Serving 2,125 students in grades 9-12, Menlo-atherton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Menlo-atherton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Menlo-atherton High School's student population of 2,125 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Menlo-atherton High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Menlo-atherton High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1396 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
39%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
39%
21%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Menlo-atherton High School's ranking?
Menlo-atherton High School is ranked #1396 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Menlo-atherton High School often compared to?
Menlo-atherton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Palo Alto Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Menlo-atherton High School?
The graduation rate of Menlo-atherton High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Menlo-atherton High School?
2,125 students attend Menlo-atherton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Menlo-atherton High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Menlo-atherton High School?
Menlo-atherton High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Menlo-atherton High School offer ?
Menlo-atherton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Menlo-atherton High School part of?
Menlo-atherton High School is part of Sequoia Union High School District.
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