Menlo-Atherton High School
High school in Atherton, CA · Sequoia Union High · Grades 9-12
On the spring 2026 state tests, 68% of Menlo-Atherton High School students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 53% met the math standard. In reading, that is about the same as the Sequoia Union High average (68%) and 19 points above the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 67% of Bay Area high schools. Reading results in 2026 were 4 points lower than 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) | 72% | 69% | 68% | −4 pts |
| Math | 54% | 51% | 53% | −2 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Menlo-Atherton High School | 68% | 53% |
| Sequoia Union High | 68% | 51% |
| 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 167 of 233 freshman applicants from Menlo-Atherton High School (72%), and 67 enrolled.
Homes near Menlo-Atherton High School
The typical home value in ZIP code 94025, where Menlo-Atherton High School is located, is $2.93M, up 10.2% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
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Nearby high schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 mi | Palo Alto HighPalo Alto · Grades 9-12 | 82% | 78% | $4.34M |
| 2.0 mi | Oxford Day Academy CharterEast Palo Alto · Grades 9-12 | n/a | n/a | $2.06M |
| 2.3 mi | KIPP Esperanza High CharterEast Palo Alto · Grades 9-12 | 53% | 37% | $2.06M |
| 2.3 mi | East Palo Alto Academy CharterEast Palo Alto · Grades 9-12 | 41% | 8% | $2.06M |
| 2.8 mi | Summit Preparatory Charter High CharterRedwood City · Grades 9-12 | 34% | 24% | $1.27M |
| 3.3 mi | Woodside HighWoodside · Grades 9-12 | 57% | 43% | $2.71M |
School details
- Address
- 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton, CA 94025
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (650) 322-5311
- District
- Sequoia Union High
- County
- San Mateo County
- Grades
- 9-12
- Students
- 2,152 (2025-26)
- Type
- High school · Traditional
- State school code
- 41690624133716
Common questions
How did Menlo-Atherton High School do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 68% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 53% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend Menlo-Atherton High School?
2,152 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades 9-12.
How many Menlo-Atherton High School students get into UC?
For fall 2025, 167 of 233 UC freshman applicants from Menlo-Atherton High School were admitted. Of the class of 2022-23, 12% enrolled at a UC campus within 16 months.
How much do homes cost near Menlo-Atherton High School?
The typical home value in ZIP code 94025, where Menlo-Atherton High School is located, is $2.93M, up 10.2% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near Menlo-Atherton High School guarantee a spot?
No. Public schools assign students by attendance zone, which Sequoia Union High sets and can change. Confirm the zone for a specific address with the district before you buy or rent.