Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. (

The Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. (PPEP) network operates 6 high schools in Arizona, serving predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student populations. Unfortunately, these schools consistently underperform, with low academic proficiency, high dropout rates, and poor graduation rates compared to state averages. None of the PPEP schools stand out as high-performing, and their performance has shown little improvement over time.

Across the PPEP network, proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly below state averages, with the highest proficiency rate in any subject being just 10% in Mathematics at PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center. Graduation rates range from a high of 42.9% at PPEP TEC - Cesar Chavez Learning Center to a low of 13.6% at PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center, all well below the state average. Dropout rates are also a major concern, ranging from 10.9% to 27.5% across the PPEP schools.

The data suggests that the PPEP network faces systemic challenges in providing high-quality education to the communities it serves. With per-student spending ranging from $5,939 to $8,990 across the schools, there may be issues with resource allocation and utilization that need to be addressed. Ultimately, significant interventions and changes will be required to improve student outcomes and ensure these schools are effectively serving their students and communities.