District

Sequoia Union High School District

CARedwood City, CaliforniaSanMateo County

Contact & Location

480 James Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 369-1411

Enrollment & Schools

7
Total Schools
8,421
Total Enrollment
9-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

High
Schools
7
High Schools

Rating Distribution

117%
Below Average
233%
Average
350%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
7
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
0
Middle
0
High
7

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

Hispanic / Latino
42%
White
34%
Asian
12%
Two or More Races
6%
Black / African American
2%
Pacific Islander
2%
Native American
1%

Gender Distribution

52%Male
48%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

0%Students Eligible

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

6.3
out of 10
Average ACT Score
25.0
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
88%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
12%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
17% (1)
Average
33% (2)
Above Average
50% (3)

Sequoia Union High School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalHighAdded 1mo ago

District creates 'woke' curriculum

Alleged incident in Sequoia Union High School District · California

A California school district developed a new curriculum focusing on systems of oppression, colonialism, and student activism. This 'woke' curriculum, which cost tens of thousands of dollars, is intended for high school students and will be taught by trained teachers.

Occurred on October 25, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalHighAdded 1mo ago

Ethnic Studies Curriculum Teaches Oppression

Alleged incident in Sequoia Union High School District · California

A school district implemented a new Ethnic Studies curriculum as a graduation requirement. This curriculum focuses on critiquing "Eurocentric frameworks" and concepts like "white supremacy" and "oppression." It also explores how race and gender are socially constructed and promotes student activism.

Occurred on October 16, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 1mo ago

Sequoia District Affinity Group Guidelines

Alleged incident in Sequoia Union High School District · California

The Sequoia Union High School District has published guidelines for employee affinity groups based on identity characteristics like race and ethnicity. While officially open to all, the district acknowledges these groups may be restricted in practice. Staff received training in 2021 to facilitate these groups.

Occurred on February 13, 2025Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 7 schools in Sequoia Union High School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026