For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 740 students in Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
740 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 30% has decreased from 32% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#612 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
35%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Graduation Rate
30%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% American Indian
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
84%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% Black
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% White
7%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,769 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,376 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
Spending
$10 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$14,769
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
Spending / Student
$13,376
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
Best Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4116 Avenida Cochise Suites F
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 458-8205
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 458-8205
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ppep Tec - Alice S. Paul Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 W Mcmurray Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 836-6549
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 836-6549
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ppep Tec - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1840 E Benson Hwy
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 741-4388
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 741-4388
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Ppep Tec - Cesar Chavez Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1233 N. Main Street
Tucson, AZ 85714
(928) 622-3002
Tucson, AZ 85714
(928) 622-3002
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ppep Tec - Jose Yepez Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 N. Columbia Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85714
(928) 627-9648
Tucson, AZ 85714
(928) 627-9648
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1122 N G Ave
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 364-4405
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 364-4405
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) School District?
Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) School District manages 6 public schools serving 740 students.
What is the rank of Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) School District?
Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) School District is ranked #476 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) School District?
84% of Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) School District?
Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,376 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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