Serving 127 students in grades 4-12, Sequoia Career Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sequoia Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sequoia Career Academy's student population of 127 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sequoia Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoia Career Academy is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6953 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
35%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoia Career Academy's ranking?
Sequoia Career Academy is ranked #6953 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sequoia Career Academy often compared to?
Sequoia Career Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Frank Zeek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequoia Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Sequoia Career Academy is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sequoia Career Academy?
127 students attend Sequoia Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sequoia Career Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoia Career Academy?
Sequoia Career Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sequoia Career Academy offer ?
Sequoia Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Sequoia Career Academy part of?
Sequoia Career Academy is part of Sequoia Career Academy School District.
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