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Sequoia Union High: Sequoia Union High averages 45.0/100 — within 0.2 points of the state average.

Near Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 45.0/100

Sequoia Union High has 9 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 45.0/100 — within 0.2 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Carlmont High at 75/100, 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 30.2%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
45.0
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
60.0
15.1 – 75.1
Avg Exceeded %
21.3%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
30.2%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
3
of 9 ranked

Sequoia Union High's high schools average 45.0/100 — within 1.3 points of the state average.

District Analysis

Sequoia Union High has 9 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 45.0/100 — within 0.2 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Score range of 60.0 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 30.2%, 12.3pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 4.6%, above the state average of 1.6%.

Carlmont High leads the district at 75 with 52.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Sequoia Union High

1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around7 Building Momentum

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

Student demographics

Hispanic
65.5%
White
19.3%
Asian
6.2%
Black
1.8%
Other
7.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
49%
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
2.19
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

For the data nerds

Every school in Sequoia Union High

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

High Schools (9)

Sequoia Union High has 9 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.0 — within 1.3 points of the state average of 43.7. 1 of 9 high schools score above 70.

The highest-scoring high school is Carlmont High with a Scope Score of 75 and 52.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Carlmont High
Sequoia Union High High Ceiling
52.3%Strong
75/100
2Menlo-Atherton High
Sequoia Union High Strong All-Around
39.5%Solid
63/100
3Woodside High
Sequoia Union High Building Momentum
26.0%Solid
54/100
4Tide Academy
Sequoia Union High Building Momentum
17.9%Developing
48/100
5KIPP Esperanza High
Sequoia Union High Building Momentum
16.3%Developing
41/100
6Summit Preparatory Charter High
Sequoia Union High Building Momentum
13.0%Developing
39/100
7Sequoia High
Sequoia Union High Building Momentum
22.3%Developing
39/100
8East Palo Alto Academy
Sequoia Union High Building Momentum
4.2%Needs Support
29/100
9Redwood High
Sequoia Union High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
15/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 9 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Sequoia Union High a good school district?
Sequoia Union High has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.0/100, which is within 0.2 points of the state average. 21.3% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven 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 75/100 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.