Sequoia Union High School District
For the 2022 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 8,951 students in Sequoia Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Sequoia Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Sequoia Union High School District are Carlmont High School, Menlo-atherton High School and Sequoia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Sequoia Union High School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Sequoia Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
Overview
School District Name
Sequoia Union High School District
School District Website
School District Phone Number
School District Grades Offered
09 - 12
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,294 Schools
# Students
8,951 Students
5,952,381 Students
# Teachers
492 Teachers
264,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Sequoia Union High School District, which is ranked #287 of all 1,873 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#261 out of 1942 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%

Graduation Rate
86%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
# American Indian Students
30 Students
28,351 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,027 Students
702,409 Students
% Asian Students
12%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,548 Students
3,303,374 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
56%
# Black Students
214 Students
306,585 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
3,508 Students
1,290,217 Students
% White Students
39%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
186 Students
25,751 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
437 Students
294,102 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
458,150
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
423,156
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
429,338
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
436,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
443,865
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
446,171
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
437,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
457,616
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
465,035
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,197
499,550
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,176
493,565
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,258
477,486
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,320
484,615
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,808 is higher than the state median of $19,522. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,681 is higher than the state median of $19,618. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue (19-20)
$222 MM
$29 MM

Spending (19-20)
$257 MM
$29 MM

Revenue / Student
$24,808
$19,522

Spending / Student
$28,681
$19,618

Best Sequoia Union High School District Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carlmont High School
Math: 73% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 595-0210
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 595-0210
Grades: 9-12
| 2,309 students
Rank: #22.
Menlo-atherton High School
Math: 55% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 Midfield Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-5311
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-5311
Grades: 9-12
| 2,368 students
Rank: #33.
Sequoia High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Brewster Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-9780
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-9780
Grades: 9-12
| 2,019 students
Rank: #44.
Woodside High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
199 Churchill Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-9750
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-9750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,909 students
Rank: #55.
Redwood High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1968 Old Co Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-1411
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-1411
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Jefferson Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 369-1411
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 369-1411
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
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