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School Comparison

Carlmont High
vs.
Sequoia High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Carlmont High
Sequoia High
  • Sequoia High reported a higher chronically absent students than Carlmont High (503 vs. 268).
  • Carlmont High reported a higher sat/act participation than Sequoia High (374 vs. 171).
  • Carlmont High reported a higher dual enrollment than Sequoia High (339 vs. 157).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Sequoia High reported a higher chronically absent students than Carlmont High (503 vs. 268).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Carlmont High reported a higher graduating cohort than Sequoia High (568 vs. 495).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Carlmont High reported a higher sat/act participation than Sequoia High (374 vs. 171).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Sequoia High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Carlmont High (34 vs. 16).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Sequoia High reported a higher students per counselor than Carlmont High (324.2:1 vs. 287.8:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

31 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Carlmont High

2 metrics were reported by Carlmont High. Comparable data for Sequoia High is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
20
AP enrollment
943

Reported Only at Sequoia High

1 metric was reported by Sequoia High. Comparable data for Carlmont High is missing or suppressed.

IB enrollment
641

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Carlmont High
$25,741.96
Sequoia High
$25,741.96
Local revenue share
Carlmont High
77.7%
Sequoia High
77.7%
State revenue share
Carlmont High
19%
Sequoia High
19%
Federal revenue share
Carlmont High
3.3%
Sequoia High
3.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Carlmont High
22.8%
Sequoia High
22.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
San Mateo County
$156,000
San Mateo County
$156,000
Poverty rate
San Mateo County
6.5%
San Mateo County
6.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
San Mateo County
53.1%
San Mateo County
53.1%
Unemployment rate
San Mateo County
3.6%
San Mateo County
3.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.