Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center

1122 N G Ave
Tucson, AZ 85714
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 171 students in grades 9-12, Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center's student population of 171 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
171 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center is 0.02, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1466 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
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5%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
99%
47%
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Black
n/a
6%
White
1%
35%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
35-39%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center's ranking?
Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center is ranked #1466 out of 1,956 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center is 35-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center?
171 students attend Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center offer ?
Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center part of?
Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center is part of Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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