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8.0 avg / 10

Sequoia Union High School District

School District · Redwood City, California

Students: 8,553
Teachers (FTE): 485

Avg Rating

8.0

out of 10

Schools

6

6 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,982

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.6:1

How this district compares

California rank

#26 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.7

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$26,982

+$9,335 vs California median

District size

8,553 students

Much larger than California median

About Sequoia Union High

Sequoia Union High is a Redwood City, California school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 8,553 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1. The district invests $26,982 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.0/10, Sequoia Union High is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Carlmont High, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Sequoia Union High students show an average math proficiency of 42.2% and ELA proficiency of 58.1%.

The district includes 6 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Sequoia Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 42.2%
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ELA Proficiency 58.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Sequoia Union High with test data.

District Details

City
Redwood City
Total Enrollment
8,553
Teachers (FTE)
485
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sequoia Union High?

Sequoia Union High has 6 schools in total — 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Sequoia Union High?

The average composite rating for Sequoia Union High is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sequoia Union High?

Sequoia Union High spends $26,982 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sequoia Union High?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sequoia Union High is 17.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sequoia Union High?

Carlmont High is the highest-rated school in Sequoia Union High with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Sequoia Union High?

Across schools in Sequoia Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sequoia Union High compare to other districts in California?

Sequoia Union High has an average school rating of 8.0/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
8.0/10
Math Proficiency
42.2%
ELA Proficiency
58.1%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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