Serving 158 students in grades 9-12, Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)'s student population of 158 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3838 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
22%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)'s ranking?
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) is ranked #3838 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)?
The graduation rate of Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)?
158 students attend Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)?
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) offer ?
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) part of?
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) is part of Atascadero Unified School District.
School Reviews
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The program that West Mall uses (Apex) is full of typos and inconsistencies, and requires constant attention, even over Winter and Spring break. The teachers aren't helpful, but just blame any problems on either the student or the computer program.
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