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1201 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062-1378
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
62.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 37.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 62.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 498/1,596 (69th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 391/1,596 (76th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,854 |
| Low-Income Students | 742 (40.0%) |
| English Learners | 357 (19.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 8.5 points from last year and rose 9.1 points over the full period. Math rose 5.4 points from last year and rose 8.8 points over the full period.
•Math +8.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
62.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 44.8-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 80.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 63%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
37.4% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 43.2-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 56.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Sequoia High compare within the district?
Sequoia High is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 8 9–12 schools in Sequoia Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sequoia High rank in California?
Sequoia High ranks No. 498 of 1,596 in reading and No. 391 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Sequoia High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 6 in math among 7 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 36.9% meet the reading standard and 12.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sequoia High compare with other schools in Redwood City?
Sequoia High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Redwood City with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Redwood CityHow does Sequoia High compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Sequoia High is No. 11 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 25 9–12 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sequoia HighThis school | 37.4% | 62.8% |
| Summit Preparatory Charter High | 23.5% | 34.1% |
| Carlmont High | 75.0% | 87.3% |
