Ppep Tec - 'lito' Pena Learning Center (Closed 2013)

725 North Central Ave 113
Avondale, AZ 85323
Serving 66 students in grades 9-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
66 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
(10-11)
<50%
62%
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(10-11)
≥50%
77%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
79%
47%
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Black
9%
6%
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White
11%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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(11-12)
≤20%
78%
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Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
75%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
7%
10%
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Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ppep Tec - 'lito' Pena Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Ppep Tec - 'lito' Pena Learning Center is 20%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Ppep Tec - 'lito' Pena Learning Center?
66 students attend Ppep Tec - 'lito' Pena Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ppep Tec - 'lito' Pena Learning Center students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Ppep Tec - 'lito' Pena Learning Center offer ?
Ppep Tec - 'lito' Pena Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ppep Tec - 'lito' Pena Learning Center part of?
Ppep Tec - 'lito' Pena Learning Center is part of Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) School District.

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