East Palo Alto Academy
High school in East Palo Alto, CA · Sequoia Union High · Grades 9-12 · Charter
On the spring 2026 state tests, 41% of East Palo Alto Academy students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 8% met the math standard. In reading, that is 9 points below the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 21% of Bay Area high schools, and it ranks 2nd of 2 public high schools in East Palo Alto. Reading results in 2026 were about the same as in 2024, and math results were 2 points lower than in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 40% | 39% | 41% | +1 pt |
| Math | 9% | 4% | 8% | −2 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| East Palo Alto Academy | 41% | 8% |
| San Mateo County | 59% | 53% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Where graduates go
Share of the class of 2022-23 enrolled in college within 16 months of graduating.
For fall 2025, UC admitted 15 of 18 freshman applicants from East Palo Alto Academy (83%), and 3 enrolled.
Homes near East Palo Alto Academy
The typical home value in ZIP code 94303, where East Palo Alto Academy is located, is $2.06M, up 3.1% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Charter schools usually admit by application or lottery, so where you live may not decide whether your child can attend.
Nearby high schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | KIPP Esperanza High CharterEast Palo Alto · Grades 9-12 | 53% | 37% | $2.06M |
| 0.4 mi | Oxford Day Academy CharterEast Palo Alto · Grades 9-12 | n/a | n/a | $2.06M |
| 2.3 mi | Palo Alto HighPalo Alto · Grades 9-12 | 82% | 78% | $4.34M |
| 2.3 mi | Menlo-Atherton HighAtherton · Grades 9-12 | 68% | 53% | $2.93M |
| 4.4 mi | Henry M. Gunn HighPalo Alto · Grades 9-12 | 82% | 81% | $3.37M |
| 4.6 mi | Summit Preparatory Charter High CharterRedwood City · Grades 9-12 | 34% | 24% | $1.27M |
School details
- Address
- 1050 Myrtle Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (650) 893-8900
- District
- Sequoia Union High
- County
- San Mateo County
- Grades
- 9-12
- Students
- 245 (2025-26)
- Type
- High school · Traditional · Charter
- Opened
- 2012
- Website
- www.epaahs.org
- State school code
- 41690620126722
Common questions
How did East Palo Alto Academy do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 41% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 8% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend East Palo Alto Academy?
245 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades 9-12.
How many East Palo Alto Academy students get into UC?
For fall 2025, 15 of 18 UC freshman applicants from East Palo Alto Academy were admitted. Of the class of 2022-23, 9% enrolled at a UC campus within 16 months.
How much do homes cost near East Palo Alto Academy?
The typical home value in ZIP code 94303, where East Palo Alto Academy is located, is $2.06M, up 3.1% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near East Palo Alto Academy guarantee a spot?
No. As a charter school it usually admits by application or lottery rather than by address.