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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VISALIA UNIFIED·NCES 064116006806

Sequoia High

1040 North Woodland St, Visalia, CA 93291 · (559) 730-7649 · Tulare County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL280 STUDENTS
Enrollment
280
High
DISTRICT 1,140 · STATE 838
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.3:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
81%
227 students
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 10
2
Grade 11
99
Grade 12
179
Student demographics
White
3211%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 20%
Hispanic
22781%
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 56%
Black
62%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Two+
145%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
17964%
Female
10136%

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Test scores

CAASPP 2023-24 . % met or exceeded standard
English Language Arts
10.5%
own-school result
Math
1.2%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
280
+5 (+2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 15.9:1
% White
11%
was 10%
% Hispanic
81%
was 85%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Sequoia High

Sequoia High, a minimally staffed high school in Visalia, California, one of the schools within Visalia Unified, caters to 280 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 838 students per school, that is 67% smaller than typical.

Within Visalia Unified, which oversees 41 schools and 28,725 students, Sequoia High is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Sequoia High reports that nearly all students (81%) are Hispanic. Other groups include 11% White, 5% multiracial, 2% Black. By comparison, Tulare County as a whole is about 67% Hispanic, so the school skews meaningfully more Hispanic than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Sequoia High has 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 18.2:1, putting Sequoia High tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 81% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Tulare County put median household earnings sit near $71,300, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 15%. Sequoia High is one of 196 public schools in Tulare County (combined enrollment of about 101,494 students).

Nearest neighbor: Creekside Community Day, around 0.2 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Sequoia High.

The campus sits in a high-density setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Sequoia High has stayed largely flat, going from 275 students in 2018 to 280 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share ticked down from 85% to 81%. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 15.9:1 in 2018 to 14.7:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Sequoia High typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Tulare County at a glance

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Population
478,693
Census ACS
Median income
$71,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
196
101,494 students

Quick facts

School name
Sequoia High
District
Visalia Unified
Address
1040 North Woodland St, Visalia, CA 93291
Phone
(559) 730-7649
County
Tulare County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
280
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
227 (81%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
064116006806
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Sequoia High
How large is Sequoia High?
Sequoia High enrolls approximately 280 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Sequoia High serve?
Sequoia High serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoia High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Sequoia High is approximately 14.7:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Sequoia High?
At Sequoia High, the student body is approximately 11% White, 81% Hispanic, 2% Black, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Sequoia High?
Sequoia High is overseen by Visalia Unified in Tulare County.
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