Redway’s public schools score below 76% of California districts on tests and graduation
Reading proficiency in Redway’s districts is 20%, below the California average (47%). The grade covers the public school district serving Redway, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 92% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Redway’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 18 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Redway’s, its schools beat 6%, lower than their 24% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 20% of tested students were proficient in reading and 15% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 92% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California (the state reports Redway’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,842 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Redway’s grade
C−: better than 24% of California school districts. Both inputs trail the California average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Redway, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Redway
Redway Elementary
Grades K–6 · 272 students · 19:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Redway · depends on your address
Miranda Junior High
Grades 7–8 · 88 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Miranda
Casterlin Elementary
Grades K–8 · 39 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Blocksburg
8th grade in Redway · depends on your address
Miranda Junior High
Grades 7–8 · 88 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Miranda
Casterlin Elementary
Grades K–8 · 39 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Blocksburg
9th grade in Redway · depends on your address
South Fork High
Grades 9–12 · 211 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Miranda
Casterlin High
Grades 9–12 · 4 students · 2:1 students per teacher · in Blocksburg
10th grade in Redway · depends on your address
South Fork High
Grades 9–12 · 211 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Miranda
Casterlin High
Grades 9–12 · 4 students · 2:1 students per teacher · in Blocksburg
11th grade in Redway · depends on your address
South Fork High
Grades 9–12 · 211 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Miranda
Casterlin High
Grades 9–12 · 4 students · 2:1 students per teacher · in Blocksburg
12th grade in Redway · depends on your address
South Fork High
Grades 9–12 · 211 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Miranda
Casterlin High
Grades 9–12 · 4 students · 2:1 students per teacher · in Blocksburg
Redway’s public schools are run by Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Redway vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Redway’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Redway | C− | Southern Humboldt Joint Unified |
Every school in Redway
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Osprey Learning Center and Osprey Learning Center (Alternative)).
Questions about Redway’s schools
Are Redway’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Redway children attend score below 76% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 6%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Redway in?
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 647 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Redway kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: South Fork High and Casterlin High.
What is Redway’s graduation rate?
80–84% of the class of 2023 in Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Redway spend per student?
$21,842 in Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Redway families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.