Menlo-Atherton High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Atherton, California 94025 · Sequoia Union High
#139 of 1,343 high schools in California
#3819 of 16,910 nationally
About Menlo-Atherton High
Menlo-Atherton High is a public high located in Atherton, in the Sequoia Union High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,158 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 139th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,158.
There are 5 schools in Atherton; Menlo-Atherton High ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)33%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Menlo-Atherton High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,158
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Menlo-Atherton High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Laurel Elementary
Atherton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
658 students · 664 m away
Encinal Elementary
Atherton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students · 1.1 km away
KIPP Valiant Community Prep
Menlo Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
587 students · 1.5 km away
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students · 2.1 km away
Tide Academy
Menlo Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
212 students · 2.3 km away
Garfield Elementary
Menlo Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students · 2.6 km away
Addison Elementary
Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students · 2.7 km away
Taft Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students · 2.8 km away
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford
Palo Alto · Public other · Grades K–12
15 students · 2.8 km away
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle
East Palo Alto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students · 2.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Menlo-Atherton High a good school?
Menlo-Atherton High has a Success Index (US) of 68.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #139 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Menlo-Atherton High rank in California?
Menlo-Atherton High ranks #139 of 1,343 high schools in California and #3819 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Menlo-Atherton High?
Menlo-Atherton High had 2,158 students in 2025.
Is Menlo-Atherton High a elementary school or a high school?
Menlo-Atherton High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Menlo-Atherton High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Menlo-Atherton High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.