At a glance
Reported students
764
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona other enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
764
Sequoia Charter School: 764 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 363
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Sequoia Charter School
Sequoia Charter School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Mesa. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Edkey Inc. dba Sequoia Charter School (6446). NCES reports 764 students for 2024–25.
Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, above the Arizona median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (72.8%) and Black (10.9%). English learners represent 28.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sequoia Charter School
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.3%
- Hispanic72.8%
- Black10.9%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Sequoia Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School Other · Charter · Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard (81050) | KG–12 | 11 | under 0.1 mi |
| Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School Other · Charter · Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) | KG–12 | 1,711 | under 0.1 mi |
| EDUPRIZE SCHOOL Gilbert Other · Charter · EDUPRIZE Schools Inc. (89412) | KG–12 | 1,270 | 1.1 mi |
| Heartwood AZ Other · Charter · Heartwood AZ (1002010) | KG–12 | 204 | 2.3 mi |
| Virtual Preparation Academy of Arizona Other · Charter · Arizona Collaborative Learning Partners Inc. (1002079) | KG–11 | 79 | 2.8 mi |
| Eagleridge Enrichment Program Other · Mesa Unified District (4235) | KG–12 | 694 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sequoia Charter School
What grades does Sequoia Charter School serve?
Sequoia Charter School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Edkey Inc. dba Sequoia Charter School (6446).
How many students attend Sequoia Charter School?
Sequoia Charter School reported 764 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 363 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sequoia Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 764 students and 47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sequoia Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sequoia Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Sequoia Charter School in?
Sequoia Charter School is part of Edkey Inc. dba Sequoia Charter School (6446), based in Mesa, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sequoia Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School (under 0.1 mi), Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School (under 0.1 mi), EDUPRIZE SCHOOL Gilbert (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.