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Sequoia Pathway Academy

School · Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Pathway Academy (92226) · Mesa, AZ

A charter school in Mesa, AZ where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1460 S HORNE, Mesa, AZ 85204

  • Math 14% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2022)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-3.7 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$8,948
Chronic Absenteeism61.6%

Students at Sequoia Pathway Academy score 18% 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 Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 27 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)

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

Based on 20 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Sequoia Pathway Academy 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 1Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Legacy Traditional School - MaricopaCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–100.9 mi1,312Compare →
Maricopa Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.2K–121.8 mi134Compare →
Desert Sunrise High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–114.1 mi1,016Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Pathway Academy (92226)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$8,948NCES 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 Pathway Academy is listed in Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Pathway Academy (92226); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sequoia Pathway Academy

Sequoia Pathway Academy is a public school in Mesa, AZ, part of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Pathway Academy (92226), serving approximately 752 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,490 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sequoia Pathway Academy

What grades does Sequoia Pathway Academy serve?

Sequoia Pathway Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Sequoia Pathway Academy?

Sequoia Pathway Academy has an enrollment of approximately 752 students.

How does Sequoia Pathway Academy rank in AZ?

Sequoia Pathway Academy ranks #1,490 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Sequoia Pathway Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Sequoia Pathway Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Pathway Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sequoia Pathway Academy has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Is Sequoia Pathway Academy a charter school?

Yes, Sequoia Pathway Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Sequoia Pathway Academy a Title I school?

No, Sequoia Pathway Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
752
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Pinal County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.6%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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