Serving 94 students in grades 9-12, Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center's student population of 94 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#437 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
9%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
36%
48%
Black
13%
6%
White
36%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center's ranking?
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center is ranked #437 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center is 40-49%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center?
94 students attend Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center offer ?
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center part of?
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center is part of Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) School District.
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