Mesa Distance Learning Program is a distance learning program for grades 5–12 sponsored by Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, Arizona, US that offers students worldwide a US-based education leading to a high school diploma.
Serving 80 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mesa Distance Learning Program ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mesa Distance Learning Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mesa Distance Learning Program's student population of 80 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
43 teachers
Year Founded
1999
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Mesa Distance Learning Program ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa Distance Learning Program is 0.58, 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
#655 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
35%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
55%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesa Distance Learning Program's ranking?
Mesa Distance Learning Program is ranked #655 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mesa Distance Learning Program often compared to?
Mesa Distance Learning Programis often viewed alongside schools like Chandler Online Academy, Arizona Insight Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesa Distance Learning Program?
The graduation rate of Mesa Distance Learning Program is 10%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mesa Distance Learning Program?
80 students attend Mesa Distance Learning Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mesa Distance Learning Program students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mesa Distance Learning Program offer ?
Mesa Distance Learning Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Mesa Distance Learning Program part of?
Mesa Distance Learning Program is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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