Serving 372 students in grades 7-12, Sequoia Secondary 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 was 8% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1835 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
74%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
14%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Sequoia Charter Schools main campus is the Horne Campus (Mesa, AZ).
- Sequoia's Horne Campus began as a small, publicly funded charter school. The original four buildings have been renovated multiple times and added to (currently nine buildings total) with construction going underway to add a gymnasium.
- Current schools operating on the Horne Campus include; SSDHH, Sequoia K-6, Sequoia Charter (grades 7-12), Sequoia Family Learning, and Sequoia Choice Learning Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoia Secondary School's ranking?
Sequoia Secondary School is ranked #1835 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequoia Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Sequoia Secondary School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Sequoia Secondary School?
372 students attend Sequoia Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sequoia Secondary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Sequoia Secondary School offer ?
Sequoia Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sequoia Secondary School part of?
Sequoia Secondary School is part of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Charter School (6446) School District.
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