Sequoia Junior High School (Closed 2008)

Sequoia Junior High School serves 544 students in grades 7-9. 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
544 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
17%
9%
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Hispanic
17%
25%
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Black
18%
5%
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White
45%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sequoia Junior High School?
544 students attend Sequoia Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sequoia Junior High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoia Junior High School?
Sequoia Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sequoia Junior High School offer ?
Sequoia Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Sequoia Junior High School part of?
Sequoia Junior High School is part of Kent School District.

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