Sequoia Union High

The Sequoia Union High School District in California encompasses six high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. The district's schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some standouts like Carlmont High and Tide Academy consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state, while others like Redwood High lag behind.

Carlmont High stands out as the district's top performer, ranking 26th out of 2,323 schools in California and boasting a 98.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.5% dropout rate. Tide Academy, a smaller school with just 243 students, also excels, ranking 164th in the state and achieving a remarkable 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate. Menlo-Atherton High is another strong performer, ranking 177th in California with a 91.5% four-year graduation rate and a 6.7% dropout rate.

In contrast, Redwood High lags behind, with a four-year graduation rate of just 60.6% and a dropout rate of 39.4%. The district also faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, which ranges from 11.3% at Carlmont High to 80.1% at Redwood High. These disparities suggest the need for the district to examine the factors contributing to the performance gaps and implement strategies to support the underperforming schools.