Sequoia High School

Sequoia High School serves 96 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : <50%
  • : 15-19%
  • : 15-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Sequoia High School's student population of 96 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
96 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sequoia High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
(11-12)
15-19%
59%
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(11-12)
15-19%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sequoia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sequoia High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sequoia High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sequoia High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
78%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sequoia High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sequoia High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
14%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sequoia High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Sequoia High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sequoia High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Sequoia High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(15-16)
<50%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sequoia High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sequoia High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sequoia High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequoia High School?
The graduation rate of Sequoia High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Sequoia High School?
96 students attend Sequoia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sequoia High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoia High School?
Sequoia High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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 Merced Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : <50%
  • : 15-19%
  • : 15-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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