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Tide Academy

480 James Ave., Redwood City, CA, 94062

About Tide Academy

Tide Academy is a public high school in Redwood City, California, for students in grades 9 through 12. The school has about 450 students and one teacher for every 16 students. This means that there are fewer students in each class, and each student gets more one-on-one help. Tide Academy offers college prep classes, Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and career and technical education programs. The school focuses on personalized learning and offers electives in STEM, the arts, and technology to help students get ready for college and work. About 36% of students meet the math standards for their grade level, and 65% meet the reading standards. The school also helps students get ready for college by providing standardized tests like the SAT. Tide Academy is in a suburban area of Redwood City and is known for being a helpful place that helps students do better in school. For families exploring the best high school in California, Tide Academy is recognized as a top choice for students seeking rigorous academic programs and personalized learning experiences.

Tide Academy Contact Information

Address

480 James Ave., Redwood City, CA, 94062

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Phone

(650) 369-1411

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 36%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 36% in Math and 65% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
208
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2632 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Tide Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 25.96%
Asian 4.81%
Hispanic 59.62%
Black 2.88%
Two+ Races 4.33%
Native Am. 0%
White
25.96%
Asian
4.81%
Hispanic
59.62%
Black
2.88%
Two+ Races
4.33%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 208
38.46%
80 Female
61.54%
128 Male

Student Population

208 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

130 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, Tide Academy in Redwood City, California, honored students for their achievements in academics, the arts, and STEM programs. School leaders talked about project-based learning, leadership activities, and college-prep programs that help students build important skills, and readiness for success in college and their future careers.

FAQ

Q1. Does Tide Academy have programs for peer support or mentorship?

Ans. Yes, students can join mentorship programs where staff and other students help them with schoolwork and personal issues.

Q2. Are there programs that focus on STEM, the arts, or technology?

Ans. Yes, the school has clubs and electives that focus on STEM, the arts, and learning projects that use technology.

Q3. Can I get counseling for my mental health and college advice?

Ans. Yes, certified counselors help students get ready for the SAT, plan for college, and deal with social and emotional issues.

Q4. Do teachers tell students to get involved in community service or projects?

Ans. Yes, students can do volunteer work and projects in their own communities to learn about civic duty.

Q5. Does the school have a student council or programs for student leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can join student council or leadership programs to learn how to work together and stay organized.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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