Everest Public High School is a college preparatory, tuition-free, and public charter high school in Redwood City, California, United States. The school, which was modeled after Summit Preparatory Charter High School in Redwood City, opened in August 2009 following State approval of the Everest charter.
Serving 224 students in grades 9-12, Everest Public High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Everest Public High School's student population of 224 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
Everest Public High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Everest Public High School is 0.12, 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
#7106 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Everest Public High School's ranking?
Everest Public High School is ranked #7106 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Everest Public High School often compared to?
Everest Public High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redwood High School, Summit Preparatory Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Everest Public High School?
The graduation rate of Everest Public High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Everest Public High School?
224 students attend Everest Public High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Everest Public High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Everest Public High School?
Everest Public High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Everest Public High School offer ?
Everest Public High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Everest Public High School part of?
Everest Public High School is part of Everest Public High School District.
In what neighborhood is Everest Public High School located?
Everest Public High School is located in the Fair Oaks neighborhood of Redwood City, CA.
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