- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063639006195
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Menlo-Atherton High held near 2,152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 112.9 → 123.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 063639006195 · Atherton, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,158 enr · 19.3:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlmont High (2,360 students)
Menlo-Atherton High held near 2,152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 112.9 → 123.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Menlo-Atherton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlmont High
Carlmont High
2,360 students
- This school
Menlo-Atherton High
2,158 students
- Sequoia High
Sequoia High
1,854 students
- Woodside High
Woodside High
1,660 students
- Tide Academy 212
Tide Academy
212 students
- Redwood High 175
Redwood High
175 students
What this shows Menlo-Atherton High reports 2,158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Menlo-Atherton High compares
Menlo-Atherton High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$25,742
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Sequoia Union High reports $25,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,158 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,125 (2022-23) → 2,152 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.