San Andreas High (Continuation)

www.tamdistrict.org/sanandreas

59 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

San Andreas High School, located in Larkspur, California, is a specialized continuation high school within the Tamalpais Union High School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from a more personalized, flexible, and intimate learning environment, the school focuses on credit recovery and academic success for students who have fallen behind in traditional settings. By providing smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, the institution aims to re-engage students and help them meet graduation requirements through a curriculum tailored to individual needs.

The school is deeply committed to fostering personal growth and career readiness, emphasizing social-emotional learning alongside core academics. With a mission rooted in inclusivity and resilience, San Andreas High provides a pathway for students to overcome obstacles and gain the skills necessary for post-secondary success. Through close mentorship from faculty and a structured yet adaptable educational approach, the school helps students rebuild their confidence and stay on track toward earning their high school diploma.

Total Students

5.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Andreas High (Continuation)
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	15
Black	8
Two or More	1

White
35 (59.3 %)
Hispanic
15 (25.4 %)
Black
8 (13.6 %)
Two or More
1 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tamalpais Union High
Phone:	(415)945-3751
Website:	http://www.tamdistrict.org/sanandreas
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 8

Grade 11 19

Grade 12 32