Very Good
#515 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 29% of private schools
Sequoyah
School
535 S PASADENA AVE, Pasadena, CA 91105
Enrollment
387
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
387
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#515 of 1,787
In Pasadena
#11 of 21
public schools
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About Sequoyah
Sequoyah is a private school in Pasadena, CA. Sequoyah serves approximately 387 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Sequoyah has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #515 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 9.1:1 students to teachers, Sequoyah sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Sequoyah is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Sequoyah compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Pasadena, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sequoyah (this school) | 7.0 |
| Blair High | 7.2 |
| San Rafael Elementary | 8.3 |
| McKinley | 3.8 |
| Rose City High (Continuation) | 6.0 |
| Madison Elementary | 4.4 |
| Alma Fuerte Public | 7.6 |
| Washington Elementary STEM Magnet | 5.0 |
| Octavia E. Butler Magnet | 6.8 |
| Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary | 6.8 |
| Hamilton Elementary | 7.7 |
| John Muir High | 6.9 |
| Marshall Fundamental | 7.9 |
| Webster Elementary | 5.3 |
| Learning Works | 4.1 |
| Norma Coombs Elementary | 5.1 |
| Pasadena High | 8.0 |
| CIS Academy | 7.7 |
| Options For Youth - Duarte Inc | 2.6 |
| Willard Elementary | 5.2 |
| Field (Eugene) Elementary | 9.3 |
Showing 20 of 21 schools. View all schools in Pasadena
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
535 S PASADENA AVE, Pasadena, CA 91105
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sequoyah may also want to explore other schools in the area. WESTRIDGE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (rated 8.1/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SEQUOYAH SCHOOL (HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS) (rated 7.5/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Grove), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, THE WAVERLY SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Pasadena, see our Pasadena schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sequoyah School Pasadena | 0.0 mi | — |
| THE WAVERLY SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.2 mi | 7.4 |
| MARANATHA HIGH SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Maranatha High School Pasadena | 0.5 mi | — |
| Westridge School for Girls Pasadena | 0.6 mi | — |
| WESTRIDGE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Pasadena | 0.6 mi | 8.1 |
| MAYFIELD SENIOR SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Mayfield Senior School Pasadena | 0.6 mi | — |
| MAYFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Mayfield Junior School Pasadena | 0.7 mi | — |
| Blair High Pasadena | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| ENCHANTED CASTLE PASADENA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Pasadena | 0.8 mi | — |
| St. Andrew Catholic School Pasadena | 1.0 mi | — |
| SEQUOYAH SCHOOL (HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS) Grove | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Westmoreland Academy Pasadena | 1.2 mi | — |
| IRL - WESTMORELAND ACADEMY South Pasadena | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| San Rafael Elementary Pasadena | 1.1 mi | 8.3 |
| New Horizon School Pasadena Pasadena | 1.3 mi | — |
| NEW HORIZON SCHOOL PASADENA Pasadena | 1.3 mi | 8.2 |
| McKinley Pasadena | 1.1 mi | 3.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$156,835
Median Home Value
$1,615,700
Median Rent
$2,988/mo
Population
12,546
College Educated
73.3%
Homeownership
53.2%
Avg Commute
26.5 min
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Median Age
47.5
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| CALIFORNIA CROSSPOINT ACADEMY Hayward, CA | 7.0 |
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| GERMAN INTL SCHOOL OF SILICON VALLEY Mountain View, CA | 7.0 |
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| Yuba City Charter Yuba City, CA | 7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sequoyah
What grades does Sequoyah serve?
Sequoyah serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Sequoyah?
Sequoyah has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoyah?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoyah is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sequoyah rank in CA?
Sequoyah ranks #515 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Sequoyah's MySchoolScout rating?
Sequoyah has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sequoyah a private school?
Yes, Sequoyah is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sequoyah a religious school?
No, Sequoyah is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 387
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 166 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (626) 795-4351
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