Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sequoia High School is an urban public school in Redwood City, California that is part of Sequoia Union High School District. It serves 1,903 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.3:1. Its teachers have had 40 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,903 Students

110 Teachers

1201 Brewster Ave

Redwood City, CA 94062 View local requests

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Sequoia High School Demographics

50%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

62%

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 Feb 9, 2026

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