Tamiscal High (Alternative)

Tamiscal High (Alternative)

Public High School | Grade 9-12
305 Doherty Dr,  Larkspur, CA
Tamalpais Union High School District
4.6
5.0
128 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Corbett Elsen
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
11
Full Time Teachers
11
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
620
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
26
English
30
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
58.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
8
Equity
9
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
4.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
8.7%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
116:1

Student Diversity

Female
66.4%
Male
32.8%
White
68%
Hispanic
15.6%
Two or more races
7.8%
Black
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
1.6%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 28 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 26 Students
University of California - Berkeley 21 Students
San Diego State University 21 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 21 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 21 Students
University of California - San Diego 20 Students
University of California - Davis 20 Students
University of Southern California 17 Students
College of Marin 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 18 Students
Business 13 Students
Communications 10 Students
Sociology 10 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Biology 8 Students
Environmental Science 8 Students
Anthropology 6 Students
International Studies 6 Students
Chemistry 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 23 Reviews
5.0 Alum
1/31/2024
Perfect for me as a senior! Just took the classes I needed to finish and make friends. I was the best way to prepare me for college.
5.0 Senior
12/31/2023
The faculty are kind and supportive. The teachers show interest in what they're teaching, my academics, and my well-being. I joined the Pathways program and gained more time and opportunities to explore my academic and personal interests.
5.0 NicheUser
5/6/2016
My teachers are amazing, they're engaged with their students and care the most about their job
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GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/29/2022
Tamiscal is an amazing school for high school kids who are truly interested in stepping away from the typical large school high school experience in Marin. The teachers are highly skilled, student-focused and committed. They actually get to know each student's interests, capabilities and unique stre...
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5.0 student
1/13/2017
A lot of people don't know about Tamiscal, and some know it but really don't know exactly what it is. I transferred to Tamiscal from Drake (which I transferred to from Redwood), and it has provided the best overall educational experience out of all three schools. Tamiscal provided me with the one-on...
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5.0 parent
5/9/2010
Tamiscal is a great alternative High School that received #1 Independent Study High School of 2010. Their nurturing compassion contributes to students self-worth which promotes the well being in life as a whole and academic success. They encourage expansion of mindful pursuits to attain dreams and g...
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