Serving 2,221 students in grades 9-12, Menlo-atherton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 55%
- Reading Proficiency: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Menlo-atherton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Menlo-atherton High School's student population of 2,221 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Menlo-atherton High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)73%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Menlo-atherton High School often compared to?
Menlo-atherton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Palo Alto Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Menlo-atherton High School?
The graduation rate of Menlo-atherton High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Menlo-atherton High School?
2,221 students attend Menlo-atherton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Menlo-atherton High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Menlo-atherton High School?
Menlo-atherton High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Menlo-atherton High School offer ?
Menlo-atherton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Menlo-atherton High School part of?
Menlo-atherton High School is part of Sequoia Union High School District.
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