- Enrollment
- 2,490
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Visalia, CA
Sequoia High
Federal NCES profile for Sequoia High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064116006806
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sequoia High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Visalia · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for California
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sequoia High has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia High ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Visalia, CA.
School address
District: Visalia Unified · California
NCES ID 064116006806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Sequoia High shrank from 360 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 064116006806 · Visalia, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 14.7:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Redwood High (2,490 students)
Sequoia High shrank from 360 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 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
- Redwood High
Redwood High
2,490 students
- Golden West Hi
Golden West High
2,059 students
- El Diamante Hi
El Diamante High
1,890 students
- Mt. Whitney Hi
Mt. Whitney High
1,637 students
- Ridgeview Midd 975
Ridgeview Middle
975 students
- This school 280
Sequoia High
280 students
What this shows Sequoia High reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sequoia High compares
Sequoia High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,966
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.1%
White 11.4%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Sequoia High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Visalia Unified reports $16,966 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Diamante High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Whitney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Middle | Larger | Lower 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
- 2,059
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar high schools in Visalia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Redwood High
Standard public school
2,490 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Golden West High
Standard public school
2,059 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
El Diamante High
Standard public school
1,890 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Mt. Whitney High
Standard public school
1,637 students 21:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory High
Standard public school
253 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Visalia Technical Early College
Standard public school
216 students 15.4:1 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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sequoia High
How many students attend Sequoia High?
Sequoia High has 280 students enrolled. It is a high school in Visalia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoia High is 14.7:1, which is 32% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% lower 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?
82.5% 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 81.1% of enrollment, in Visalia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequoia High?
Sequoia High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sequoia High rank among high schools in Visalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia High ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Visalia, 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 Visalia on the city page.
What other schools are in Visalia Unified?
Besides Sequoia High, Visalia Unified also operates Redwood High (2,490 students), Golden West High (2,059 students), and El Diamante High (1,890 students). See the Visalia Unified district page for the complete list.