Sequoia High School serves 77 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sequoia High School's student population of 77 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Stand Strong, Grow Together, Find Your Path.
School Rankings
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)15-19%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)15-19%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequoia High School?
The graduation rate of Sequoia High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Sequoia High School?
77 students attend Sequoia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sequoia High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sequoia High School?
Sequoia High School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 Merced Union High School District.
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