Serving 1,945 students in grades 9-12, Sequoia High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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: 1,945 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 44%
- Reading Proficiency: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sequoia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sequoia High School's student population of 1,945 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,945 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sequoia High School is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
33%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Sequoia High School often compared to?
Sequoia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequoia High School?
The graduation rate of Sequoia High School is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sequoia High School?
1,945 students attend Sequoia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sequoia High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoia High School?
Sequoia High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sequoia High School offer ?
Sequoia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sequoia High School part of?
Sequoia High School is part of Sequoia Union High School District.
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