- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesa, AZ
Sequoia Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Sequoia Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040024401855Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sequoia Secondary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #63 of 70
- schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 372
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia Secondary School ranks #63 of 70 schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Charter School (6446) · Arizona
NCES ID 040024401855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
372 on latest CCD 040024401855 · Mesa, AZ Other · SMALL · CHARTER
372 enr · 46.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Sequoia Elementary School (764 students)
Resource Investment Index #63 of 70 schools in Mesa. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Sequoia Secondary School compares
Sequoia Secondary School vs Arizona and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 3% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$11,847
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Charter School (6446) reports $11,847 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sequoia Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sequoia Secondary 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.
Eastmark High School
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Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School
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1,711 students
Silver Valley Elementary
Standard public school
1,384 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Astravo Online Academy
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849 students
Eagleridge Enrichment Program
Standard public school
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American Leadership Academy Virtual
Standard public school
660 students
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 Secondary School
How many students attend Sequoia Secondary School?
Sequoia Secondary School has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesa, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sequoia Secondary School?
46.8% of students at Sequoia Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequoia Secondary School?
Sequoia Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Secondary School rank among schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoia Secondary School ranks #63 of 70 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 Charter School (6446)?
Besides Sequoia Secondary School, Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Charter School (6446) also operates Sequoia Elementary School (764 students). See the Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Charter School (6446) district page for the complete list.