Sequoia High

1201 Brewster Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062

1,854 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sequoia High School, located at 1201 Brewster Ave. in Redwood City, California, is a historic public high school serving the Sequoia Union High School District. Established in 1895, it is one of the oldest high schools in the state and is well-known for its beautiful, traditional campus architecture, which includes the iconic Carrington Hall. The school serves a diverse student body and is recognized for its strong sense of community, tradition, and commitment to academic and extracurricular excellence.

Beyond its academic curriculum, which offers a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and college-preparatory programs, Sequoia High is highly regarded for its robust athletic programs, performing arts department, and active student clubs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for success after graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. Its central location in the heart of Redwood City makes it a vital hub for the local community.

1,854

Total Students

105.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sequoia High
Demographic	Student Count
White	543
Hispanic	1,133
Black	15
Asian	83
Two or More	54
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	15

Hispanic
1,133 (61.1%)
White
543 (29.3%)
Asian
83 (4.5%)
Two or More
54 (2.9%)
Black
15 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
15 (0.8%)
American Indian
11 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sequoia Union High
Phone:	(650)367-9780
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,854
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	673
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 444

Grade 10 479

Grade 11 456

Grade 12 475