Serving 159 students in grades 9-12, Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)'s student population of 159 students has declined by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
159 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5384 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)'s ranking?
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) is ranked #5384 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 86.2%.
How many students attend Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)?
159 students attend Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)?
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) offer ?
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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.
School Reviews
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The program that West Mall uses (Apex) is full of typos and inconsistencies, and requires constant attention, even over Winter and Spring break. The teachers aren't helpful, but just blame any problems on either the student or the computer program.
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