At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 405
764
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
84%+30.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level
Overview
Sequoia Charter School is a public other serving grades 0–12 in MESA, Arizona. The school enrolls 764 students. It is part of the Edkey Inc. dba Sequoia Charter School (6446) district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictEdkey Inc. dba Sequoia Charter School (6446)
County4013
CityMESA
ZIP85204
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040024402153
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment764
White9.3%
Hispanic / Latino72.8%
Black / African American10.9%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races2.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
9.3%
Hispanic
72.8%
Black
10.9%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
2.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.