United StatesCASequoia Union High

School district or education agency · NCES 0636390

Sequoia Union High

Belmont, CA

Students8,553

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools6

operational schools · 2023–24

Students8,553

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$25,742

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictCAUnited States
Students chronically absent2022–23
22.8%27.7%27.8%

This district is 4.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023
$36,627$25,614$19,509

This district is $11,013 per student higher than the state figure and $17,118 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023
$25,742$18,479$15,859

This district is $7,263 per student higher than the state figure and $9,883 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023
$1,042$2,019$1,964

This district is $977 per student lower than the state figure and $922 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023
$95$135$336

This district is $40 per student lower than the state figure and $241 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023
$4,930$2,978$1,793

This district is $1,952 per student higher than the state figure and $3,137 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023
$14,266$9,951$8,742

This district is $4,315 per student higher than the state figure and $5,524 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023
$7,311$4,693$3,769

This district is $2,618 per student higher than the state figure and $3,542 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023
$47,163$18,517$11,715

This district is $28,646 per student higher than the state figure and $35,448 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023
$2,267$916$869

This district is $1,351 per student higher than the state figure and $1,398 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24
18:122:115:1

This district is 4.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 3.0 students per teacher higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24
186:1443:1376:1

This district is 257 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 190 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24
120.7108.2138.9

This district is 12.5 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 18.2 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24
18.016.918.5

This district is 1.1 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.5 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24
1.71.30.9

This district is 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.8 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24
98.9%98.6%99.0%

This district is 0.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24
1.1%2.7%2.6%

This district is 1.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools
11.3%19.3%12.0%

This district is 8.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools
13.5%12.5%14.0%

This district is 1.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools
13.8%2.1%3.9%

This district is 11.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 9.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools
100.0%95.9%95.8%

This district is 4.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24
-0.9%-0.6%+0.5%

This district is 0.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records
24.7%57.8%50.6%

This district is 33.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 25.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment
2.3%2.8%4.5%

This district is 0.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment
8.8%6.1%9.0%

This district is 2.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment
2.0%4.5%6.7%

This district is 2.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate
5.8%13.9%14.4%

This district is 8.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 8.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Grades 9–128,553 students
100.0%
See enrollment for every grade
Grade 91,992
Grade 102,020
Grade 112,135
Grade 122,406

Students by race and ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino3,501 (40.9%)
White3,185 (37.2%)
Asian1,160 (13.6%)
Two or more races325 (3.8%)
Black or African American169 (2.0%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander150 (1.8%)
American Indian or Alaska Native62 (0.7%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

1,032.3All district staff, full-time equivalent
485.8Teachers, full-time equivalent
46School counselors, full-time equivalent
14.4School psychologists, full-time equivalent
154Instructional aides, full-time equivalent
1.5Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent
21.8School administrators, full-time equivalent
9Student support staff, full-time equivalent
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Secondary teachers485.8 FTE
Secondary school counselors46 FTE
Instructional coordinators0.2 FTE
District administrators14.6 FTE
District administrative support54 FTE
School administrative support55 FTE
Other support staff176 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

2,137Total completers
2,113Regular diplomas
24Other state-recognized credentials
91Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District98.9%
CA98.6%
United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.1%
CA2.7%
United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Teachers and staff

Teacher workforce

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Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

11.3%Students learning English975 students · 6 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District11.3%
CA19.3%
U.S.12.0%
13.5%Students receiving IDEA special-education services1,165 students · 6 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District13.5%
CA12.5%
U.S.14.0%
13.8%Students with Section 504 plans1,193 students · 6 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District13.8%
CA2.1%
U.S.3.9%
2.4%English learners also receiving IDEA services205 students · 6 of 6 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District2.4%
CA3.2%
U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%
CA95.9%
United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

11,071children ages 5 to 17
642estimated to live in families below the poverty line
5.8%about 1 in 17 school-age children
District5.8%
CA13.9%
United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in CA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Student outcomes

How are students doing?

Four views answer different questions. State test percentages show grade-level expectations; the national research trend shows change over time; graduation and dropout measures describe high-school outcomes.

Annual dropout · 2023–24

How many high-school students left during the year?

1.1%of students enrolled in grades 9–12
District1.1%
CA2.7%
U.S.2.6%

Lower is better. This annual rate is not the opposite of the graduation rate because the measures use different students and time periods.

State proficiency standards differ and should not be used for cross-state rankings. Graduation ranges and privacy protections are preserved exactly. The academic trend uses Stanford Education Data Archive estimates and is not a state proficiency percentage.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

6High schools
4Suburb setting
2City setting
1Alternative schools

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

3.3%Federal
19%State
77.7%Local
Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$25,742Total current spending per student
$14,351Instruction per student
$11,007Support services per student
Revenue by source: percentages and dollars
$10.8MFederal revenue3.3% of total revenue
$61.9MState revenue19% of total revenue
$253.2MLocal revenue77.7% of total revenue
How operating money was used
$14,351Instructionper student
$11,007Student and instructional supportper student
$4,930Special educationper student
$2,473Building operations and maintenanceper student
$645Student transportationper student
$384Food servicesper student
$0Technologyper student
People costs
$126.9MSalaries$14,266 per student
$65.1MEmployee benefits$7,311 per student
Equipment, buildings and debt
$845KEquipmentFY 2023
$9.3MCapital outlay$1,042 per student
$8.3MConstructionincluded in capital outlay
$419.7MDebt outstanding at year end$47,163 per student
$0New debt issuedFY 2023
$20.2MDebt principal retiredFY 2023
$14.6MInterest paid on debtFY 2023
Selected federal program revenue
$1MTitle I$115 per student
$2.2MIDEA special education$248 per student
$191KCareer and technical education$21 per student
$1.2MChild nutrition$133 per student
What changed since FY 2022
Operating spending per student
FY 2022$24,094
FY 2023$25,742
Capital spending per student
FY 2022$433
FY 2023$1,042
Debt outstanding per student
FY 2022$50,306
FY 2023$47,163

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2114.7%

1,313 of 8,951 students

2021–2224%

2,069 of 8,633 students

2022–2322.8%

1,932 of 8,489 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE6 reporting schools
17Security staff FTE6 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I6 reporting schools
100%
Calculus6 reporting schools
67%
Biology6 reporting schools
100%
Chemistry6 reporting schools
83%
Physics6 reporting schools
67%
Computer science6 reporting schools
83%
Advanced Placement6 reporting schools
50%
Dual enrollment6 reporting schools
50%
Gifted programs6 reporting schools
0%
International Baccalaureate6 reporting schools
17%
Athletics6 reporting schools
67%

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Data status

7 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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