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Sequoia Career Academy

Summary:

Sequoia Career Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Ukiah, California, serving grades 4-12 with a total enrollment of 138 students. The school faces several key challenges, including low graduation rates, high dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and consistently lower test scores compared to state averages.

Sequoia Career Academy has a 75.0% four-year graduation rate for the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the state average of 84.3%, but has shown improvement from the previous year's rate of 72.7%. However, the school has a relatively high dropout rate of 18.8% for the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average of 8.9%. Additionally, Sequoia Career Academy has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 41.2% for the 2022-2023 school year, much higher than the state average of 16.1%. The school's test scores are consistently lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 40% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 55.73%.

Sequoia Career Academy's performance is generally lower than the nearby alternative schools, such as La Vida Charter and Lakeport Alternative (Home School), in terms of graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. The school is also located in close proximity (less than a mile) to two other alternative schools, Orr Creek and Ukiah Independent Study Academy, which also serve a similar student population, suggesting a potential need for better coordination and resource-sharing among these alternative schools to address the unique challenges faced by their students.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative 4-12

 1031 North State St.
       Ukiah, CA  95482-3413

(707) 463-7080

District: Sequoia Career Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2288th of 2,777 California Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  138

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.9%
White:
30.4%
Two or more races:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.2% Help


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Compare Details Sequoia Career Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.64. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sequoia Career Academy ranks worse than 82.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sequoia Career Academy ranks worse than 72.4% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.93. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sequoia Career Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Sequoia Career Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Sequoia Career Academy 2288th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Sequoia Career Academy in the ranking list.)

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

SchoolDigger ranks Sequoia Career Academy 1682nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Sequoia Career Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sequoia Career Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.65 3646th 5789 37.0%
2021 14.35 1304th 1417 8.0%
2022 28.06 4041st 5883 31.3%
2023 9.64 5721st 5874 2.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sequoia Career Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sequoia Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.00 1869th 2715 31.2%
2021 9.45 862nd 894 3.6%
2022 29.11 1821st 2740 33.5%
2023 12.14 2626th 2802 6.3%
2024 19.13 2288th 2777 17.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sequoia Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.34 1679th 2369 29.1%
2021 16.15 676th 721 6.2%
2022 31.27 1647th 2458 33.0%
2023 14.28 2371st 2549 7.0%
2024 15.89 2323rd 2575 9.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sequoia Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.82 715th 738 3.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sequoia Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.65 1478th 2407 38.6%
2021 16.48 692nd 763 9.3%
2024 11.44 2423rd 2547 4.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Sequoia Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.03 978th 2133 54.1%
2022 32.34 1371st 2123 35.4%
2023 11.91 1956th 2348 16.7%
2024 19.93 1682nd 2323 27.6%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Sequoia Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.30 934th 1323 29.4%
2024 22.19 1233rd 1350 8.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Sequoia Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.94 1337th 1547 13.6%
2024 23.07 1245th 1534 18.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sequoia Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.43 916th 1937 52.7%
2022 40.57 1113th 1943 42.7%
2023 13.58 1845th 2247 17.9%
2024 22.47 1602nd 2235 28.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Sequoia Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.83 1244th 1833 32.1%
2023 9.54 1921st 2118 9.3%
2024 18.55 1621st 2098 22.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Sequoia Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.21 1099th 1916 42.6%
2023 15.04 1738th 2207 21.3%
2024 20.02 1592nd 2172 26.7%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Sequoia Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.24 2039th 2142 4.8%
2024 9.04 1918th 2125 9.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Sequoia Career Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.05 1299th 1434 9.4%
2024 20.71 1054th 1406 25.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sequoia Career Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 58 0 1 67 9 0 11 0 146
2020 54 0 1 70 6 0 13 0 144
2021 50 0 0 73 6 0 14 1 144
2022 42 0 0 62 11 0 17 0 132
2023 42 1 0 73 10 0 12 0 138

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sequoia Career Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 146 7.0 20.8 86.3
2020 144 n/a n/a 82.6
2021 144 7.8 18.3 83.3
2022 132 7.6 17.3 80.3
2023 138 8.4 16.2 86.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sequoia Career Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 146 7.0 20.8 86.3
2020 144 n/a n/a 82.6
2021 144 7.8 18.3 83.3
2022 132 7.6 17.3 80.3
2023 138 8.4 16.2 86.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sequoia Career Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 3646th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5721st of 5874 Elementary schools
 34.4%
Ranks 1869th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2626th of 2802 Middle schools
 24.9%
Ranks 978th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1956th of 2348 High schools
 37.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sequoia Career Academy)34.816.7
 18.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sequoia Career Academy)34.84.2
 30.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sequoia Career Academy)54.631.3
 23.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sequoia Career Academy)9.16.3
 2.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sequoia Career Academy)505.3
 44.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sequoia Career Academy)14.310.5
 3.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Sequoia Career Academy)05.6
 5.6%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%
10th Grade Science (Sequoia Career Academy)250
 25%
   10th Grade Science (California)23.224.1
 0.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sequoia Career Academy)47.116.7
 30.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sequoia Career Academy)5.90
 5.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students146138
 5.5%
African American01
American Indian910
 11.1%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic6773
 9%
Pacific Islander00
White5842
 27.6%
Two or More Races1112
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.3%86.2%
 0.1%

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Sequoia Career Academy ranks in the bottom 17.6% of California alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 138 students attended Sequoia Career Academy.

Students at Sequoia Career Academy are 53% Hispanic, 30% White, 9% Two or more races, 7% American Indian.


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