ArizonaSchoolsPPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center

PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center

PublicCharterGrades 912
TUCSON, Arizona · Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431)
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students122
Student:Teacher
Free/Reduced Lunch105%
Title INo
PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 413
122
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
105%+51.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center is a public high serving grades 9–12 in TUCSON, Arizona. The school enrolls 122 students. It is part of the Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
105% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictPortable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431)
County4019
CityTUCSON
ZIP85714
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040008301011

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment122

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %105%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)