Sequoia High School is a high school in downtown Redwood City, California, United States. Today, it is one of the few schools to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme within the San Francisco Bay Area.
Serving 1,854 students in grades 9-12, Sequoia High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,854 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sequoia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sequoia High School's student population of 1,854 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,854 students
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Year Founded
1895
Colors
White, Purple
School Calendar
School Motto
'Unaliyi - Place of Friends'
School Rankings
Sequoia High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoia High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2531 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
29%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raven
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoia High School's ranking?
Sequoia High School is ranked #2531 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sequoia High School often compared to?
Sequoia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequoia High School?
The graduation rate of Sequoia High School is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sequoia High School?
1,854 students attend Sequoia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sequoia High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sequoia High School?
Sequoia High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sequoia High School offer ?
Sequoia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sequoia High School part of?
Sequoia High School is part of Sequoia Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Sequoia High School located?
Sequoia High School is located in the Mount Carmel neighborhood of Redwood City, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Mount Carmel.
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