Menlo-Atherton High

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.