Rocketship Redwood City vs Sequoia High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rocketship Redwood City
Redwood City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
Sequoia High
Redwood City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,854 students
| Measure | Rocketship Redwood City Redwood City, California | Sequoia High Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3180 of 5,693 | #305 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #37441 of 50,301 | #6890 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 275 | 1,854 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 1,854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 34.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| city | Redwood City | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sequoia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 31.7).
- •Rocketship Redwood City does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Sequoia High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Sequoia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 87.6%).
- •Sequoia High does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 34.4).
- •Sequoia High is the larger school with 1,854 students compared with 275.
- •Rocketship Redwood City is a charter school while Sequoia High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rocketship Redwood City better than Sequoia High?
On the Success Index (US), Sequoia High ranks higher (55.6 vs 31.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Rocketship Redwood City and Sequoia High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rocketship Redwood City: 275. Sequoia High: 1,854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rocketship Redwood City and Sequoia High rank in California?
Rocketship Redwood City is 3180th of 5,693 and Sequoia High is 305th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).