Serving 602 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 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 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10's student population of 602 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
602 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 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 Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 is 0.57, 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
#1183 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Hispanic
56%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
34%
33%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
76%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10's ranking?
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 is ranked #1183 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10?
The graduation rate of Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10?
602 students attend Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10?
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 offer ?
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 part of?
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 is part of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329).
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