Sequoia Middle

4050 East Hamilton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93702

go.fresnou.org/sequoia

829 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Sequoia Middle School, located at 4050 E. Hamilton Ave. in Fresno, California, serves as a key educational institution within the Fresno Unified School District. The school is situated in the southeastern part of the city and is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement for its middle-school-aged students. As a standard-setting campus in the area, it focuses on preparing adolescents for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration.

Beyond the classroom, Sequoia Middle School emphasizes the social and emotional development of its student body. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and student organizations, which are designed to keep students connected and motivated. By maintaining a focus on school culture and equity, the administration and faculty work to support the diverse needs of the Fresno community, aiming to provide a safe and inclusive environment where students from various backgrounds can succeed.

829

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sequoia Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	676
Black	29
Asian	103
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

Hispanic
676 (81.5%)
Asian
103 (12.4%)
Black
29 (3.5%)
White
10 (1.2%)
Two or More
9 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)457-3210
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/sequoia
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	829
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	618
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	173

* 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 7 393

Grade 8 436

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sequoia Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	393
Grade 8	436

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sequoia Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	383	46.2%
Male	446	53.8%

Middle School 7th - 8th