PPEP TEC High Schools is a set of 6 charter high schools located across Arizona. They are publicly financed and their goal is to provide an alternative educational program for students aged 15–21, grades 9-12. PPEP TEC High Schools is an affiliate of PPEP, Inc.
Serving 163 students in grades 9-12, Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center's student population of 163 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1995
Colors
Maroon, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center is 0.02, which is less 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
#1466 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
99%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pumas
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center's ranking?
Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center is ranked #1466 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center is 35-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center?
163 students attend Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center offer ?
Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center part of?
Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning Center is part of Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) School District.
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