Enrollment
1,711
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040015701728 Charter school
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School — Mesa, AZ
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.
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School reports 1,711 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 856 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) spends $7,099 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.1% from local sources (property taxes), 90.3% from the state, and 9.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1,711 | top 96% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Funding equity
$7,099
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,711 Top 96% in Arizona — larger than 4% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040015701728
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 856:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 22
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329), which includes Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School.
$7,099
Per student
-53%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-64%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.1%
State 90.3%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- —
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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 other school in Mesa, AZ.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Mesa, AZ.
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 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.