Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School in Mesa, AZ, serves 1,713 students from kindergarten through 12th grade with a balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, and minority enrollment at 64%.
Math proficiency is 12%, which is lower than the state average of 34% and district average of 13%, reflecting a declining trend from 38% in 2018.
Reading proficiency stands at 29%, lower than the state average of 40% and approximately equal to the district average of 30%, showing a decline from 45% in 2018.
Science proficiency is 21%, lower than the state average of 24% and district average of 22%, with recent data indicating below–average performance.
The graduation rate is 30%, significantly lower than the Arizona state average of 77% and equal to the district rate, with a general decline from 40% in 2021.
The school's overall ranking has dropped from #663 in 2015 to #1402 in 2023 among Arizona schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,711 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 30% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School's student population of 1,711 students has declined by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
1,711 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1955
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1402 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
53%
49%
Black
7%
6%
White
31%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School's ranking?
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School is ranked #1402 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School often compared to?
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arizona Connections Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School?
The graduation rate of Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School is 30%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School?
1,711 students attend Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School?
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School offer ?
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School part of?
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School is part of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329).
In what neighborhood is Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School located?
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School is located in the Concho Robin Neighborhood neighborhood of Mesa, AZ.
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