Serving 144 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 16:1 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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sequoia Career Academy's student population of 144 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sequoia Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoia Career Academy is 0.65, 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
#7568 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Hispanic
47%
56%
White
35%
20%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 #7568 out of 9,523 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sequoia Career Academy?
144 students attend Sequoia Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sequoia Career Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, and 6% 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 16:1, 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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