- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesa, AZ
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School
Federal NCES profile for Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040015701728Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 1,711
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) · Arizona
NCES ID 040015701728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1,370 students YoY
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School shrank from 3,083 students in 2022-23 to 1,713 in 2023-24 (-44.4%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-1,370 students YoY 040015701728 · Mesa, AZ Other · MID · CHARTER
1,711 enr · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 (602 students)
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School shrank from 3,083 students in 2022-23 to 1,713 in 2023-24 (-44.4%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School compares
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1,711 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,711
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Funding equity
$8,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 856 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.3%
White 31.2%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) reports $8,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Mesa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School
How many students attend Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School?
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School has 1,711 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 3,083 (2022-23) → 1,713 (2023-24), down 1,370.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School?
The largest demographic group at Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School?
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School rank among schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Mesa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329)?
Besides Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School, Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) also operates Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 (602 students). See the Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) district page for the complete list.