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#468 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 15% of private schools

Sequoyah School

High School

535 South Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105

Private
451
Students
8.8:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 12th
Grades Served
Top 15%
in CA

About Sequoyah School

Sequoyah School is a private high school in Pasadena, CA 91105. The school serves approximately 451 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3/10, placing it in the 85.3th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $156,835, where 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Sequoyah School compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Pasadena, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
This School
vs
22.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
451
This School
vs
709
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.3
This School
vs
5.6
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Sequoyah School (this school) 5.3
Blair High 7.4
McKinley 3.4
San Rafael Elementary 4.5
Rose City High (Continuation) 6.2
Madison Elementary 3.2
Alma Fuerte Public 6.2
Washington Elementary STEM Magnet 3.3
Octavia E. Butler Magnet 6.5
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary 6.4
Hamilton Elementary 5.3
John Muir High 5.9
Marshall Fundamental 5.4
Webster Elementary 4.7
Learning Works 3.9
Norma Coombs Elementary 5.9
CIS Academy 8.6
Pasadena High 7.7
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc 2.7
Willard Elementary 7.3
Field (Eugene) Elementary 6.9

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

What 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.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.8:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 451
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

535 South Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
SEQUOYAH Pasadena 0.0 mi 5.3
THE WAVERLY SCHOOL Pasadena 0.2 mi 5.3
MARANATHA HIGH SCHOOL Pasadena 0.4 mi 5.3
Maranatha High School Pasadena 0.5 mi 5.3
Westridge School for Girls Pasadena 0.7 mi 5.3
WESTRIDGE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Pasadena 0.7 mi 5.3
MAYFIELD SENIOR SCHOOL Pasadena 0.6 mi 5.3
Mayfield Senior School Pasadena 0.6 mi 5.3
MAYFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL Pasadena 0.6 mi 5.3
Mayfield Junior School Pasadena 0.6 mi 5.3
Blair High Pasadena 0.8 mi 7.4
ENCHANTED CASTLE PASADENA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Pasadena 0.8 mi 5.3
St. Andrew Catholic School Pasadena 1.0 mi 5.3
SEQUOYAH SCHOOL (HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS) Grove 1.1 mi 5.5
Westmoreland Academy Pasadena 1.2 mi 5.3
New Horizon School Pasadena Pasadena 1.3 mi 5.3
NEW HORIZON SCHOOL PASADENA Pasadena 1.3 mi 5.3
IRL - WESTMORELAND ACADEMY South Pasadena 1.3 mi 9.3
McKinley Pasadena 1.1 mi 3.4
San Rafael Elementary Pasadena 1.1 mi 4.5

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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Engr and Tech Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #3 Los Angeles, CA 5.3
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy Hawthorne, CA 5.3
Health Sciences High and Middle College San Diego, CA 5.3
LA SALLE COLLEGE PREPARATORY Pasadena, CA 5.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sequoyah School

What grades does Sequoyah School serve?

Sequoyah School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Sequoyah School?

Sequoyah School has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoyah School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sequoyah School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sequoyah School rank in CA?

Sequoyah School is ranked #468 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Sequoyah School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sequoyah School has a composite rating of 5.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Sequoyah School a private school?

Yes, Sequoyah School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
451
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details