Serving 587 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10's student population of 587 students has grown by 1996% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Motto
A School of Choice in the West Valley
School Mascot
Jets
School Rankings
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 is 0.59, 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
#1183 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
51%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
39%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10's ranking?
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 is ranked #1183 out of 1,921 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10?
The graduation rate of Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10?
587 students attend Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 offer ?
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 part of?
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10 is part of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) School District.
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