Tamalpais High School

Tamalpais High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
700 Miller Ave,  Mill Valley, CA
Tamalpais Union High School District
4.0
4.2
1,544 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Julie Synyard
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.76
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.76
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
79.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
28%
State Average
17.9%
Science
16.8%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
322:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.5%
White
69.5%
Hispanic
11.8%
Two or more races
9.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5%
Black
3.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#171 Best Public HS in California
#178 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Santa Barbara 387 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 379 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 346 Students
University of California - Berkeley 316 Students
University of California - San Diego 270 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 224 Students
San Diego State University 219 Students
University of Southern California 204 Students
University of California - Davis 202 Students
New York University 165 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 219 Students
Psychology 180 Students
Biology 108 Students
Economics 95 Students
Political Science and Government 86 Students
Environmental Science 84 Students
Communications 68 Students
Marketing 67 Students
English 64 Students
Film and Video Studies 57 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 201 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/13/2024
my experience at tam has been pretty good overall. I would say that I have found a couple of teachers and programs that have made my high school experience better, and I have made good connections with my peers. Some things that I wish my school had was more diversity and less racism on campus. Racism on our campus has been a big issue and has created a divide between the students. overall, my high school experience has had many ups and downs, but I am I grateful to have made memories at my school.
4.0 Senior
8/12/2024
Tam high is overall a pretty good school. They have done well to prepare kids for college and they also offer many different electives. However, there are many complaints about teachers and the administration.
5.0 Parent
6/29/2024
Great programs and great teachers. All we need now is some new facilities to replace building that are over 100 years old!
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 student
2/8/2025
I’m a student at Tam, and I think the campus is beautiful! It honestly looks like a university campus. The architecture is absolutely stunning.This school honestly has some great teachers and courses that make me excited to learn. I feel like there are many options for electives and clubs here.Also,...
5.0 parent
6/20/2014
Tam High has the best programs- better than my college back in the early 70s! The parents are involved, the community is involved- a lot of very talented people live in Mill Valley and they do provide support to the school. My son just graduated and was a top student- there are a lot of top students...
1.0 parent
4/8/2014
I dislike the school terrible teachers and students are supper spoiled and they are not acceptant of other ethnicities
5.0 parent
6/2/2012
The children from Marin City are a bonus to Tam, creating a diverse population of students. Children who overcome monitory and other challenges deserve a lot of respect from the community. Children who grow up in priviliged circumstances have no idea what it is like to grow up in difficult situation...

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Tamalpais High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mill Valley, CA and is served by the Tamalpais Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,544 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Tamalpais High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.76, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,978,360. Discover additional schools in the area, like Headlands Preparatory School, Mill Valley Middle School, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy - Nevada Campus, and more. Learn more about what Mill Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tamalpais High School.

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