Sequoia Union High School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 8 public schools in Sequoia Union High School District, serving 9,974 students. Sequoia Union High School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Public schools in Sequoia Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Sequoia Union High School District are Carlmont High School, Summit Preparatory Charter High School and Menlo-atherton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is less than the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Sequoia Union High School District |
| School District Website | http://www.seq.org |
| School District Phone Number | (650) 369-1411 |
| School District Grades Offered | 09 - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 8 Schools | 10,323 Schools |
| # of Students | 9,974 Students | 6,200,210 Students |
| # of Teachers | 508 Teachers | 264,809 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
Sequoia Union High School District, which is ranked #246 of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #277 out of 989 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 50% |
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Graduation Rate | 88% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 35 Students | 32,941 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 906 Students | 719,621 Students |
| % Asian Students | 9% | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 4,622 Students | 3,366,633 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 46% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 235 Students | 337,800 Students |
| % Black Students | 3% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 3,534 Students | 1,437,375 Students |
| % White Students | 36% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 232 Students | 28,785 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 2% | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 410 Students | 273,002 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 18 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | - | 530,386 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | - | 456,975 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | - | 454,374 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | - | 446,120 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | - | 465,351 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | - | 470,766 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | - | 484,866 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - | 474,703 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | - | 472,206 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 2,564 | 493,729 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 2,500 | 482,007 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 2,466 | 473,871 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 2,444 | 486,683 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $20,751 is higher than the state median of $15,053. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,155 is higher than the state median of $14,597. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $207 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $251 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $20,751 | $15,053 |
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| Revenue / Student | $25,155 | $14,597 |
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Sequoia Union High School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Carlmont High School Magnet School
Math: 71% | Reading: 84%Rank:10/Top 5%1400 Alameda De Las Pulgas10
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 595-0210
Grades: 9-12 | 2,184 students
- Summit Preparatory Charter High School Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:8/Top 30%890 Brd.way10
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 556-1110
Grades: 9-12 | 417 students
- Menlo-atherton High School Math: 46% | Reading: 56%Rank:7/Top 50%555 Midfield Rd.10
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-5311
Grades: 9-12 | 2,450 students
- Woodside High School Math: 36% | Reading: 61%Rank:7/Top 50%199 Churchill Ave.10
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-9750
Grades: 9-12 | 1,848 student
- Sequoia High School Math: 38% | Reading: 54%Rank:7/Top 50%1201 Brewster Ave.10
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-9780
Grades: 9-12 | 2,133 students
- Everest Public High School Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50%455 Fifth Ave.10
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 366-1050
Grades: 9-12 | 400 students
- East Palo Alto Academy Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1050 Myrtle St.10
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 893-8900
Grades: 9-12 | 320 students
- Redwood High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1968 Old Co Rd.10
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-1411
Grades: 9-12 | 222 students
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