Woodside High School is a public high school in Woodside, California, United States, on the border with Redwood City. It is part of the Sequoia Union High School District. Woodside serves students from the surrounding communities of Portola Valley, Woodside and Redwood City.
Serving 1,646 students in grades 9-12, Woodside High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,646 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Woodside High School's student population of 1,646 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
White, Black, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodside High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodside High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2196 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
40%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wilbur The Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodside High School's ranking?
Woodside High School is ranked #2196 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Woodside High School often compared to?
Woodside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequoia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodside High School?
The graduation rate of Woodside High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Woodside High School?
1,646 students attend Woodside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Woodside High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodside High School?
Woodside High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Woodside High School offer ?
Woodside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Woodside High School part of?
Woodside High School is part of Sequoia Union High School District.
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