Sequoia High School serves 106 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 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sequoia High School's student population of 106 students has grown by 51% 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
106 students
Gender %
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 0.41, 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
12:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
106 students attend Sequoia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sequoia High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sequoia High School?
Sequoia High School has a student ration of 12:1, 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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