Enrollment
1,711
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
What stands out at Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School is a large charter combined-grade school in Mesa, Arizona, enrolling 1,711 students.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,711 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (31%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 856 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) spends $6,722 per pupil, 49% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mesa's public schools, it stands alongside Eastmark High School (1,889 students): Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329), also runs Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 (602 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School compares
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
Funding equity
$6,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329), which includes Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School.
$6,722
Per student
-49%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Mesa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eastmark High School
Standard public school
1,889 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Silver Valley Elementary
Standard public school
1,384 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Astravo Online Academy
Standard public school
849 students
Eagleridge Enrichment Program
Standard public school
694 students 63.1:1 students per teacher
American Leadership Academy Virtual
Standard public school
660 students
American Leadership Academy of Applied Technologies
Standard public school
628 students
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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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 public 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% 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: student-teacher ratio, 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.
Is Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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