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Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)

10801 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
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Tel: (805) 462-4350
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Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) serves 485 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)'s student population of 485 students has grown by 389% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 220% over five school years.
School Type
Alternative school
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
485 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) is 0.43, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
20-24%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
55-59%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
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American Indian
3%
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
17%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
74%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.43
0.63
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Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Atascadero Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (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 Academy (Ace)?

The graduation rate of Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)?

485 students attend Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace).

What is the racial composition of the student body?

74% of Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 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 30:1, 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 Kindergarten-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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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