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#5012 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sequoia Career Academy
School · Sequoia Career Academy District · Ukiah, CA
A charter school in Ukiah, CA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1031 North State St., Ukiah, CA 95482
- Math 14% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sequoia Career Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sequoia Career Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,998/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ukiah), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,063
Median home value
$473,000
Median rent
$1,335/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95482; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hills Juvenile Hall CourtEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Orr CreekEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Ukiah Independent Study AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 122 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sequoia Career Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,949NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Sequoia Career Academy is listed in Sequoia Career Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sequoia Career Academy
Sequoia Career Academy is a public school in Ukiah, CA, part of Sequoia Career Academy District, serving approximately 127 students in grades 4th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,012 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sequoia Career Academy
What grades does Sequoia Career Academy serve?
Sequoia Career Academy serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Sequoia Career Academy?
Sequoia Career Academy has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoia Career Academy is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sequoia Career Academy rank in CA?
Sequoia Career Academy ranks #5,012 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sequoia Career Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sequoia Career Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sequoia Career Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sequoia Career Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Sequoia Career Academy a charter school?
Yes, Sequoia Career Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sequoia Career Academy a Title I school?
No, Sequoia Career Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sequoia Career Academy?
76.4% of students at Sequoia Career Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mendocino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (707) 463-7080
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 95482)
- 33,396
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95482; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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