Sequoia Lehi Charter School

Charter School 114 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Pathfinder Academy at Sequoia Lehi is part of the Edkey, Inc. network, which operates a variety of tuition-free public charter schools throughout Arizona. Located in Mesa, the school is designed to provide a personalized educational experience that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and a supportive community environment. By emphasizing small class sizes and individualized instruction, the academy aims to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring they are well-prepared for both higher education and future career opportunities.

The school’s curriculum is structured to integrate core academic subjects with innovative teaching methods, often prioritizing critical thinking and student engagement. As part of the Edkey network, Pathfinder Academy at Sequoia Lehi benefits from a broader administrative framework that emphasizes parental involvement and a values-based approach to schooling. The campus serves the Mesa community by providing a structured, safe, and focused atmosphere intended to foster both personal growth and academic success for its diverse student body.

114

Total Students

10.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sequoia Lehi Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	23
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	9

White
71 (62.3%)
Hispanic
23 (20.2%)
Two or More
10 (8.8%)
American Indian
9 (7.9%)
Asian
1 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy (81045)
Phone:	(480)397-9890
Website:	http://sequoialehi.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 14