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#1524 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School

School · Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) · Mesa, AZ

An Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) charter school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

CharterVirtual

1460 E Horne, Mesa, AZ 85204

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 29% proficient (2022)
  • 40.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate40%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$8,858

Students at Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,955/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mesa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,474

Median home value

$296,000

Median rent

$1,426/mo

College educated

19.6%

Homeownership

57.9%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–120.0 mi43Compare →
Sequoia Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.2K–120.0 mi685Compare →
Eduprize School GilbertCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–121.1 mi1,371Compare →
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10Charter · enrollment unverified5.1K–12Not available587Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329)

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$8,858NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School is listed in Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School

Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School is a public school in Mesa, AZ, part of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329), serving approximately 1,713 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,524 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School

What grades does Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School serve?

Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School?

Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School has an enrollment of approximately 1,713 students.

How does Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School rank in AZ?

Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School ranks #1,524 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School a charter school?

Yes, Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School a Title I school?

No, Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
1,713
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
4-Year Graduation
40.0%
Area population (ZIP 85204)
65,018
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
33.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85204; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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