MENLO-ATHERTON HIGH SCHOOL

Menlo-Atherton High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Sequoia Union High school district, located in Atherton, CA with about 2,450 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 126 teachers, Menlo-Atherton High has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Menlo-Atherton High School (M-A), located in the affluent community of Atherton, California, is a large, highly regarded public comprehensive high school serving students from the diverse communities of Atherton, Menlo Park, East Palo Alto, and Portola Valley. As part of the Sequoia Union High School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career technical education (CTE) pathways, and a comprehensive elective program that includes strong arts and athletics departments. The school’s demographics reflect the unique socioeconomic diversity of its service area, which the administration actively works to bridge through inclusive programming and robust support services.

Beyond its academic rigor, Menlo-Atherton is a focal point of community life in the mid-Peninsula, frequently recognized for its high levels of parent involvement and a vibrant extracurricular culture. The campus itself has undergone significant modernization in recent years, featuring state-of-the-art facilities designed to support collaborative learning and student wellness. Because of its location in Silicon Valley, the school maintains close ties to local industry and academic institutions, often providing students with unique enrichment opportunities that prepare them for competitive college admissions and various professional pathways.

For more information, contact Menlo-Atherton High at (650) 322-5311 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.