Sequoia Middle

go.fresnou.org/sequoia

858 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Sequoia Middle School, located at 4050 E. Hamilton Ave. in Fresno, California, serves as a key educational institution within the Fresno Unified School District. The school is situated in the southeastern part of the city and is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement for its middle-school-aged students. As a standard-setting campus in the area, it focuses on preparing adolescents for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration.

Beyond the classroom, Sequoia Middle School emphasizes the social and emotional development of its student body. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and student organizations, which are designed to keep students connected and motivated. By maintaining a focus on school culture and equity, the administration and faculty work to support the diverse needs of the Fresno community, aiming to provide a safe and inclusive environment where students from various backgrounds can succeed.

858

Total Students

45.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sequoia Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	678
Black	32
Asian	122
Two or More	6
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
678 (79.1 %)
Asian
122 (14.2 %)
Black
32 (3.7 %)
White
13 (1.5 %)
Two or More
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fresno Unified
Phone:	(559)457-3210
Website:	http://go.fresnou.org/sequoia
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	858
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	618
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	173

* 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 7 457

Grade 8 401

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sequoia Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	457
Grade 8	401

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sequoia Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	407	47.4%
Male	450	52.4%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Middle School 7th - 8th