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#1639 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 17% in state

Woodside High

High School · Sequoia Union High · Woodside, CA

A Sequoia Union High high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

199 Churchill Ave., Woodside, CA 94062

  • Math 40% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation30.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$26,982
Chronic Absenteeism23.9%

Students at Woodside High score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Woodside High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average252/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$233,333

Median home value

$2,000,001

Median rent

$2,885/mo

College educated

67.6%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
30.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·47 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sacred Heart Schools, AthertonPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.8 mi1,125Compare →
Sacred Heart Schools AthertonPrivate · tuition7.5PK–121.9 mi1,118Compare →
MenloPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–122.2 mi805Compare →
Menlo SchoolPrivate · tuition6.46–122.2 mi818Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Sequoia Union High

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$26,982NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Woodside High is listed in Sequoia Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woodside High

Woodside High is a public high school in Woodside, CA, part of Sequoia Union High, serving approximately 1,646 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,639 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodside High

What grades does Woodside High serve?

Woodside High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Woodside High?

Woodside High has an enrollment of approximately 1,646 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodside High?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodside High is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodside High rank in CA?

Woodside High ranks #1,639 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Woodside High's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodside High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Woodside High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodside High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Woodside High a charter school?

No, Woodside High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Woodside High a Title I school?

No, Woodside High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodside High?

28.1% of students at Woodside 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
1,646
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
98
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Mateo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 94062)
25,944
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
44.4
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 94062; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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