Woodside High

1,694 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Woodside High School, located in the affluent community of Woodside, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in the Sequoia Union High School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to college preparation, the school offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized pathways, including the highly popular Woodside Biomedical Scholars program. The campus is noted for its diverse student body, which draws from various surrounding neighborhoods, fostering a blend of suburban and rural perspectives within the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Beyond academics, Woodside High places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, boasting a robust athletics program, competitive performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school culture is often characterized by a balance between high achievement and a supportive community atmosphere, bolstered by well-maintained facilities and active parent involvement. As a focal point for the local community, the school remains dedicated to preparing students for success in higher education while encouraging personal growth and social responsibility.

1,694

Total Students

106.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodside High
Demographic	Student Count
White	687
Hispanic	851
Black	15
Asian	79
Two or More	50
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
851 (50.3 %)
White
687 (40.6 %)
Asian
79 (4.7 %)
Two or More
50 (3.0 %)
Black
15 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sequoia Union High
Phone:	(650)367-9750
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	452
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 377

Grade 10 417

Grade 11 460

Grade 12 440