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#4912 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sequoia High
High School · Merced Union High · Merced, CA
A Merced Union High high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 2147, Merced, CA 95344
- Math 17% proficient (2011)
- Reading 17% proficient (2011)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sequoia High score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2009, reaching 17% in 2011, across a 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sequoia High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,653/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Yosemite High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Merced County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 895 | Compare → |
| Golden Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,955 | 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.
Merced Union High
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sequoia High is listed in Merced Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sequoia High
Sequoia High is a public high school in Merced, CA, part of Merced Union High, serving approximately 106 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,912 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sequoia High
What grades does Sequoia High serve?
Sequoia High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sequoia High?
Sequoia High has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoia High is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sequoia High rank in CA?
Sequoia High ranks #4,912 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sequoia High's MySchoolScout rating?
Sequoia High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sequoia High has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Sequoia High a charter school?
No, Sequoia High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sequoia High a Title I school?
No, Sequoia High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sequoia High?
96.2% of students at Sequoia High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Merced County
- Phone
- (209) 325-1700
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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