Serving 335 students in grades 9-12, Sequoia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 57% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sequoia High School's student population of 335 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sequoia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoia High School is 0.31, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9426 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
57%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoia High School's ranking?
Sequoia High School is ranked #9426 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequoia High School?
The graduation rate of Sequoia High School is 57%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sequoia High School?
335 students attend Sequoia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sequoia High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoia High School?
Sequoia High School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 Visalia Unified School District.
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