Sequoia Middle

www.fusd.net

791 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Sequoia Middle School, located on Hemlock Avenue in Fontana, California, is a public institution serving the local community as part of the Fontana Unified School District. The school provides a middle-grades education focused on academic development and preparing students for the transition to high school. By leveraging the resources of the larger Fontana Unified school system, Sequoia Middle aims to offer a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth in a structured campus environment.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the neighborhood by fostering an environment centered on student achievement and community engagement. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific programs. As a key educational hub in Fontana, Sequoia Middle strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students can explore their interests and build the foundational skills necessary for future success in higher education and the workforce.

791

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sequoia Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	753
Black	8
Asian	12
Two or More	1

Hispanic
753 (95.4%)
White
15 (1.9%)
Asian
12 (1.5%)
Black
8 (1.0%)
Two or More
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:	Fontana Unified
Phone:	(909)357-5400
Website:	http://www.fusd.net
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	791
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	655
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* 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 7 385

Grade 8 406