Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School

1460 E Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 4,482 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School/Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 4,482 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 40% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School's student population of 4,482 students has grown by 492% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
4,482 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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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 Rankings

Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 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 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#974 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
32%
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35%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
47%
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Black
5%
6%
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White
64%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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40%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #974 out of 1,854 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 40%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School?
4,482 students attend Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School offer ?
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School/Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 4,482 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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