Serving 389 students in grades 7-12, Sequoia Secondary 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 8% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sequoia Secondary School's student population of 389 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sequoia Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoia Secondary School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1835 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
73%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
15%
35%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Sequoia Charter Schools main campus is the Horne Campus (Mesa, AZ).
- Sequoia's Horne Campus began as a small, publicly funded charter school. The original four buildings have been renovated multiple times and added to (currently nine buildings total) with construction going underway to add a gymnasium.
- Current schools operating on the Horne Campus include; SSDHH, Sequoia K-6, Sequoia Charter (grades 7-12), Sequoia Family Learning, and Sequoia Choice Learning Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoia Secondary School's ranking?
Sequoia Secondary School is ranked #1835 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sequoia Secondary School often compared to?
Sequoia Secondary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequoia Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Sequoia Secondary School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sequoia Secondary School?
389 students attend Sequoia Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sequoia Secondary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sequoia Secondary School offer ?
Sequoia Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sequoia Secondary School part of?
Sequoia Secondary School is part of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Charter School (6446) School District.
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