Serving 3,083 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning 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 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 3,083 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 27% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School's student population of 3,083 students has grown by 307% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,083 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
Year Founded
1955
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning 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 Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School is 0.51, which is less 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
#1312 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
27%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School's ranking?
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School is ranked #1312 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School often compared to?
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arizona Connections Academy, Sequoia Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School?
The graduation rate of Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School is 27%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School?
3,083 students attend Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School offer ?
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School part of?
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School is part of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) School District.
In what neighborhood is Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School located?
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School is located in the Concho Robin Neighborhood neighborhood of Mesa, AZ.
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