Sequoia High School

www.everettsd.org/sequoia

161 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sequoia High School, located in Everett, Washington, serves as an alternative high school within the Everett Public Schools district. It is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By offering smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to instruction, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal obstacles, recover credits, and stay on track toward earning their high school diploma.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Sequoia High School places a strong emphasis on social-emotional support and community building. The faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students can develop the skills necessary for post-secondary success, whether that includes entering the workforce, pursuing vocational training, or continuing their education at a college or university. Through its mission to meet students where they are, Sequoia provides a vital pathway for students in the Everett community to achieve their educational goals.

161

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

7.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sequoia High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	33
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
95 (62.1 %)
Hispanic
33 (21.6 %)
Two or More
16 (10.5 %)
Black
5 (3.3 %)
Asian
2 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Everett School District
Phone:	(425)385-5100
Website:	http://www.everettsd.org/sequoia
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 13

Grade 10 31

Grade 11 56

Grade 12 61