Redwood High School

We moved to Marin County and selected our location so our son could attend Redwood High School. We looked for schools first, a home second. He transferred as a junior -- and he ended up having a great experience. He had wonderful, knowledgeable teachers who were interested in his success. The math, science, English and music departments were standouts. He participated in clubs, and found that while there were typical cliques and groups -- there really is a place for everyone at Redwood. We were grateful for his success and positive experiences at Redwood.
--Submitted by a parent

The education at this school is unbelievably great. My older sister had a hard time finding her niche, as she is very shy and usually doesn't put herself out there. But once she discovered the drama program, she immediately fell in love with it and made unforgettable friends and has a newfound love for acting. My two older brothers didn't have a hard time because they had already had friends there. Redwood helps you find what you love to do. Some people see the large amount of students as a problem, but I see it as an advantage because every day you can meet new people that you've never met before. In a community as large as this school, you would never get bored.

I love this school so much. The teachers really care about your grades and you can tell they are passionate about what they teach, which makes learning more fun. They always set aside time to help you. The general atmosphere of this school is welcoming and everyday you see new opportunities. There are many clubs and programs that can help you find friends.
--Submitted by a student

I transferred into RHS junior year... To be honest, I didn't find the school to be that helpful for someone like me. I had a counselor who told me I wasn't "smart" enough to take certain courses and made my time there very difficult. The teachers are great, very helpful and want their students to succeed. They were the outstanding part of going to Redwood. Friends on the other hand-- mind you I was a transfer student-- was much harder. A lot of students form cliques and can be quite cruel. I've had friends get food thrown at them and often was teased for being a "geek". The school is less on top of keeping an eye out. These things would happen with teachers present in the cafeteria. And being a student of color and a minority I didn't find the environment to be welcoming. But this could be all said of many school. In truth, I hated my time there enough that I requested early graduation. But for parents with students starting freshman year, I'd say this school will be great. I think they struggle with integrating transfers. Students will get an amazing education and have some inspiring teachers. I believe those were the shining qualities of this school.

great teachers and programs
--Submitted by a parent

I went to Redwood High and now go to Stanford. Redwood was the best school I could ever imagine going to. I had a great time and learned a lot. The community was fantastic in every respect. I would like to point out Redwood is grades 9-12 not 8-12, as is listed.
--Submitted by a student

Redwood is great. The teachers are encouraging, and it's easy to make friends. You get a lot of attention when needed, and the large number of students is not an issue for me. The extracurricular activities are amazing; there are a lot of choices, and there is definitely something for everyone. The other students are great, and I recommend this school for you child.
--Submitted by a student

My son thoroughly enjoyed his years at Redwood High School. As parents, we were invited to volunteer and participate in many activities, and felt a part of the overall campus improvement and development.
--Submitted by a parent

I think this rating, because they have a grant for extra art-activites that is wonderful for the students...
--Submitted by a teacher

The extracurricular activivities are varied and there are many, and most teacher are trained well, but the school puts too much pressure on their students.
--Submitted by a former student