Serving 43 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School's student population of 43 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1466 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
47%
47%
Black
12%
6%
White
30%
35%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School's ranking?
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School is ranked #1466 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School often compared to?
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School?
The graduation rate of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School?
43 students attend Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School offer ?
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School part of?
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School is part of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School For The Deaf And Hard (81050) School District.
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