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Sequoia Union High

Above Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 54.3/100

Sequoia Union High has 6 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 54.3/100 — 10.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Carlmont High at 83/100, where 52.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $20,527 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 28.8%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
54.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
67.3
15.8 – 83.0
Avg Exceeded %
26.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
28.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 67.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 28.8%, 10.7pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Carlmont High leads the district at 83 with 52.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Sequoia Union High

1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around4 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
51.6%
White
30.1%
Asian
8.6%
Black
2.1%
Other
7.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
35%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Sequoia Union High spends $20,527 per student in current expenditures — $5,713 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$20,527
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
9,424
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 32.2%
$15,522 → $20,527
Spending Efficiency
2.65
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 57%Support 42%Other 1%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$86,466–$160,056
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
636
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (6)

Sequoia Union High has 6 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.3 — 6.9 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 6 high schools score above 70.

The highest-scoring high school is Carlmont High with a Scope Score of 83 and 52.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Carlmont High
Sequoia Union High High Ceiling
52.3%Strong
83/100
2Menlo-Atherton High
Sequoia Union High Strong All-Around
39.5%Solid
69/100
3Woodside High
Sequoia Union High Building Momentum
26.0%Solid
61/100
4Tide Academy
Sequoia Union High Building Momentum
17.9%Solid
54/100
5Sequoia High
Sequoia Union High Building Momentum
22.3%Developing
43/100
6Redwood High
Sequoia Union High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
16/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Sequoia Union High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Sequoia Union High a good school district?
Sequoia Union High has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.3/100, which is 10.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 26.3% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Sequoia Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Sequoia Union High is Carlmont High with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 52.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Sequoia Union High spend per student?
Sequoia Union High spends $20,527 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Sequoia Union High?
Teacher salaries in Sequoia Union High range from $86,466–$160,056 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.