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7.6 avg / 10

Sequoia Union High School District

School District · Redwood City, California

Students: 8,553
Teachers (FTE): 485

Avg Rating

7.6

out of 10

Schools

6

6 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,982

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.6:1

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Evaluating Sequoia Union High?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sequoia Union High as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Carlmont High

9.2/10

Belmont · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Menlo-atherton High

8.6/10

Atherton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Woodside High

8.0/10

Woodside · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

California rank

#112 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.3

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$26,982

+$9,335 vs California median

District size

8,553 students

Much larger than California median

The short answer

Sequoia Union High ranks #112 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Sequoia Union High's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Carlmont High (9.2/10), Menlo-atherton High (8.6/10), and Woodside High (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Sequoia Union High

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Carlmont High 9.2 / 10
2 Menlo-atherton High 8.6 / 10
3 Woodside High 8.0 / 10
4 Sequoia High 7.8 / 10
5 Tide Academy 6.5 / 10
6 Redwood High 5.6 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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 7.6/10, 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 9.2/10.

In standardized testing, Sequoia Union High students show an average math proficiency of 48.2% and ELA proficiency of 57.7%.

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 48.2%
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ELA Proficiency 57.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Sequoia Union High with test data.

District Details

State
California
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 7.6/10. 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 9.2/10.

What are the test scores in Sequoia Union High?

Across schools in Sequoia Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.7%. 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 7.6/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.6/10
Math Proficiency
48.2%
ELA Proficiency
57.7%

Resources

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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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