At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
77
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
91%+25.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Sequoia High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Merced, California. The school enrolls 77 students. It is part of the Merced Union High district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMerced Union High
County6047
CityMerced
ZIP95340
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062466011689
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment77
White13.5%
Hispanic / Latino78.1%
Black / African American5.2%
Asian2.1%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
13.5%
Hispanic
78.1%
Black
5.2%
Asian
2.1%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.