- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Redwood City, CA
Sequoia High
Federal NCES profile for Sequoia High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063639006198
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sequoia High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Redwood City · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- small classes for California
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sequoia High has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Redwood City, CA.
School address
District: Sequoia Union High · California
NCES ID 063639006198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Sequoia High held near 1,903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 107.9 → 105.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 063639006198 · Redwood City, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,854 enr · 17.3:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlmont High (2,360 students)
Sequoia High held near 1,903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 107.9 → 105.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sequoia High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlmont High
Carlmont High
2,360 students
- Menlo-Atherton
Menlo-Atherton High
2,158 students
- This school
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 Sequoia High reports 1,854 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sequoia High compares
Sequoia 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,854 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,854
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.1%
White 29.3%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Sequoia High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sequoia Union High reports $25,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sequoia High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlmont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Menlo-Atherton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Sequoia High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,158
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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 in Redwood City
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Design Tech High
Standard public school
567 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Summit Preparatory Charter High
Standard public school
293 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Everest Public High
Standard public school
224 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Redwood High
Alternative education program
175 students 25:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,854 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sequoia High
How many students attend Sequoia High?
Sequoia High has 1,854 students enrolled. It is a high school in Redwood City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,909 (2022-23) → 1,903 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoia High is 17.3:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% 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 Sequoia High?
32.3% of students at Sequoia High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sequoia High?
The largest demographic group at Sequoia High is Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment, in Redwood City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequoia High?
Sequoia High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Sequoia High rank among high schools in Redwood City?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Redwood City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Redwood City on the city page.
What other schools are in Sequoia Union High?
Besides Sequoia High, Sequoia Union High also operates Carlmont High (2,360 students), Menlo-Atherton High (2,158 students), and Woodside High (1,660 students). See the Sequoia Union High district page for the complete list.