Menlo-atherton High School
Menlo-atherton High School serves 2,450 students in grades 9-12.
Menlo-atherton High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Menlo-atherton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Menlo-atherton High School's student population of 2,450 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,450 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 126 teachers |
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School Comparison
Menlo-atherton High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Menlo-atherton High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2886 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 38% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 5% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 90% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sequoia Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Menlo-atherton High School is East Palo Alto Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Willow Oaks Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Laurel Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Atherton Laurel Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 705 students10
0.5 miles
95 Edge Rd.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 324-0186 0.5 K-5 705 - Atherton Encinal Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 627 students10
0.8 miles
195 Encinal Ave.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 326-5164 0.8 K-5 627 - Menlo Park Willow Oaks Elementary School Math: 13% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 508 students10
0.8 miles
620 Willow Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2800 0.8 K-8 508 - Palo Alto East Palo Alto Academy Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 320 students10
0.9 miles
1050 Myrtle St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 893-8900 0.9 9-12 320 - Menlo Park Belle Haven Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 30%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 457 students10
1.3 miles
415 Ivy Dr.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2898 1.3 K-8 457
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