Atascadero Choices In Education (Ace)

10801 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Atascadero Choices In Education (Ace) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : 20-24%
  • : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Atascadero Choices In Education (Ace)'s student population of 317 students has grown by 143% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
317 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Atascadero Choices In Education (Ace) is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
20-24%
40%
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(18-19)
55-59%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
25%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
66%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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≥90%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atascadero Choices In Education (Ace)?
The graduation rate of Atascadero Choices In Education (Ace) is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Atascadero Choices In Education (Ace)?
317 students attend Atascadero Choices In Education (Ace).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Atascadero Choices In Education (Ace) students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atascadero Choices In Education (Ace)?
Atascadero Choices In Education (Ace) has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Atascadero Choices In Education (Ace) offer ?
Atascadero Choices In Education (Ace) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Atascadero Choices In Education (Ace) part of?
Atascadero Choices In Education (Ace) is part of Atascadero Unified School District.

School Reviews

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24%
  • : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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