Sequoia School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (19-20)
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)4%
12%
Hispanic
(19-20)40%
55%
Black
(19-20)2%
5%
White
(19-20)52%
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
40%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
7%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequoia School?
The graduation rate of Sequoia School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Sequoia School?
48 students attend Sequoia School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sequoia School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sequoia School offer ?
Sequoia School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sequoia School part of?
Sequoia School is part of William S. Hart Union High School District.
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