Sequoia High School in Freedom, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sequoia High School is a public school in Freedom, California that is part of Santa Cruz County Office of Education. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

229 Green Valley Rd

Freedom, CA 95019 View local requests

https://santacruzcoe.org/student-services/alternative-education-programs/alternative-education-school-sites/sequoia-high-school/

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Sequoia High School Demographics

93%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

35%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Sequoia High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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