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Sequoyah

Alternative school · Grades K–12

Pasadena, CA

535 S Pasadena Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 75% since 2015–16

Sequoyah is an independent private school in Pasadena, California, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 437 students and around 8 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 75% since 2015–16. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 168 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
437
Teachers
52.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 211 girls, 226 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
168 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 79% of independent schools in California.
    • Compared with 156 independent schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    250’15–16352’17–18374’19–20387’21–22437’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    K29
    130
    231
    328
    429
    528
    623
    728
    830
    948
    1051
    1142
    1240

    Student body

    White40%
    Two or more races34%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    Black6%
    Asian5%

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    Questions about Sequoyah

    What grades does Sequoyah serve?

    Sequoyah serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Sequoyah?

    About 437 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Sequoyah?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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