Enrollment
2,158
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Atherton, CA
Menlo-Atherton High
Federal NCES profile for Menlo-Atherton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063639006195
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Menlo-Atherton High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Atherton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Menlo-Atherton High has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Menlo-Atherton High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Atherton, CA.
School address
District: Sequoia Union High · California
NCES ID 063639006195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Menlo-Atherton High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Menlo-Atherton High
Menlo-Atherton High is a large high school in Atherton, California, enrolling 2,158 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,158 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #120.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sequoia Union High spends $24,094 per pupil, 46% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Sequoia Union High also operates Carlmont High (2,360 students) and Sequoia High (1,854 students) alongside Menlo-Atherton High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Menlo-Atherton High compares
Menlo-Atherton High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,158 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,158
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,094
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
White 34.6%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.5%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Menlo-Atherton High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sequoia Union High, which includes Menlo-Atherton High.
$24,094
Per student
+46%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.7%
State 12.6%
Federal 3.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Menlo-Atherton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlmont High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoia High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tide Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redwood High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Menlo-Atherton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,854
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,158 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Menlo-Atherton High
How many students attend Menlo-Atherton High?
Menlo-Atherton High has 2,158 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atherton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Menlo-Atherton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Menlo-Atherton High is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Menlo-Atherton High?
28.1% of students at Menlo-Atherton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Menlo-Atherton High?
The largest demographic group at Menlo-Atherton High is Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment, in Atherton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Menlo-Atherton High?
Menlo-Atherton High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Menlo-Atherton High rank among public schools in Atherton?
By Resource Investment Index, Menlo-Atherton High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Atherton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Atherton on the city page.
Is Menlo-Atherton High a good school?
Menlo-Atherton High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sequoia Union High?
Besides Menlo-Atherton High, Sequoia Union High also operates Carlmont High (2,360 students), Sequoia High (1,854 students), and Woodside High (1,660 students). See the Sequoia Union High district page for the complete list.
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