Sequoia Jr. High

sequoia.bcsd.com

746 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Sequoia Middle School, located in Bakersfield, California, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Bakersfield City School District. Situated on Belle Terrace, the school serves as a central educational hub for its local neighborhood, focusing on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness. The school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages both academic growth and social-emotional development during these formative adolescent years.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Sequoia Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school’s administration and faculty utilize a variety of programs and resources to support diverse learning needs, aiming to prepare students for future success in the Bakersfield area and beyond. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or current extracurricular opportunities can find detailed information on their official district website at [www.bcsd.com/sequoia](http://www.bcsd.com/sequoia).

746

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sequoia Jr. High
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	651
Black	60
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
651 (87.3%)
Black
60 (8.0%)
White
22 (2.9%)
Two or More
9 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bakersfield City
Phone:	(661)631-5940
Website:	http://sequoia.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	746
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	681
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 7 386

Grade 8 360