Sequoyah School
A K-12 independent school located on two campuses in Pasadena, CA
High School Campus (9-12)
626-441-2076
301 N Orange Grove Bl
Pasadena CA 91103
Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Business Office
626-795-4351 x218
640 St. John Ave
Pasadena CA 91105
Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Elementary & Junior High Campus (K-8)
626-795-4351
535 S Pasadena Ave
Pasadena CA 91105-3001
Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Daycare & After-School Programs
626-243-0404
Monday–Thursday 3:30–6:00 p.m.
Friday 3:15–6:00 p.m.
Our Campus
Learning Happens Here
Sequoyah High School’s campus is situated on the grounds of the Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church, neighboring Pacific Oaks College and the Gamble House.
Designed by Pasadena architect Doug Ewing, the classroom buildings complement the neighborhood’s craftsman homes, and the extensive surrounding gardens. Within a block of campus, a walking path leads down to the playing fields, tennis courts, and Rose Bowl Aquatic Center located at Brookside Park in the Arroyo Seco.
Although they are entirely separate institutions, Sequoyah and the Neighborhood Church share a unique history. Sequoyah’s elementary and junior high school campus is located on the former grounds of the Neighborhood Church at 535 South Pasadena Avenue. The missions of both the school and the church honor the principles of mutual respect, inclusion, and equity.
Campus Gallery
Our Space
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Sequoyah Quick Facts
Location
Sequoyah School is located on two campuses in Pasadena, California; 20 minutes north of downtown Los Angeles.
Grade Levels
Elementary and Junior High (K-8); High School (9-12)
Heritage
Sequoyah School was founded in 1958. The school’s is named for Sequoyah, a Cherokee silversmith who, in the early 1800s, invented the Cherokee syllabary, a set of symbols used for writing words.
The school’s name honors an accomplishment that gave a people written communication and a means to express their national identity.
Invention, literacy, and contribution to the community are all at the heart of a Sequoyah education.
Logo
Sequoyah School’s logo was inspired by a Cherokee symbol. We chose the open hand for its confident illustration of Sequoyah’s hands-on approach to education.
Religious Affiliation
None
Uniform
None
9-12 Tuition & Fees
2022-2023
Top Tuition: $36,520
Field Studies and Activities Fee
(includes trips, clubs, PE, sports): $3,530
New Student Fee: $1,500
Sports Team Mascot
The Gryphon
After-School Sports
Flag Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Mountain Biking, Cross Country, Archery, Tennis
Annual Magazine
The Phoenix
stewardship
A Sequoyah education challenges the mind, nurtures the heart and celebrates human dignity.
Meet Our K-12 Administrators & Staff
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Meet Our High School Faculty
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collaboration
To know when and how to lead, follow and work together as
an active listener and meaningful contributor.
We seek individuals who are passionate, innovative and creative, able to develop curriculum, and responsive to students’ needs.
We are seeking candidates who are:
- passionate about problem-based, student-centered learning
- experienced or interested in changemaking and service-learning
- experienced or interested in faculty collaboration, including curriculum planning
- able to demonstrate mastery in their subject area
Sequoyah School has a rich history of diversity and seeks candidates to enhance that tradition. Sequoyah offers competitive salary and benefits.
See current career opportunities here.
Recognition & Professional Affiliations
Awards & Accomplishments
Outstanding Recycler Award – City of Pasadena
Creative Design Award for Renovation of a Historic Property – Pasadena Beautiful
Schoolyard Habitat Program – U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service
Honor Design Award – American Institute of Architects
Memberships & Associations
National Association of Independent School (NAIS)
Independent Curriculum Group (ICG)
Progressive Educators Network (PEN)
Ashoka Changemaking School
EdLeader 21
National Capstone Consortium
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Western Association for College Admission Counseling
Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools
Mastery Transcript Consortium
Accreditations
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
