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#468 of 3,177 private schools in CA
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Sequoyah School
High School
535 South Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105
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
BetaHow Sequoyah School compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Pasadena, CA
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 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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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
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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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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| East Palo Alto Academy East Palo Alto, CA | 5.3 |
| Encina Preparatory High Sacramento, CA | 5.3 |
| 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.
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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
- Phone
- (626) 795-4351
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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