High Schools in Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. (

The Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. (PPEP) district in Arizona operates 6 high schools that are consistently underperforming compared to state averages. These schools, which include PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center, PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center, PPEP TEC - Cesar Chavez Learning Center, PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center, PPEP TEC - Jose Yepez Learning Center, and PPEP TEC - Alice S. Paul Learning Center, struggle with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and poor academic performance across the board.

The 4-year graduation rates for these schools range from just 13.6% to 42.9%, far below the state average of around 80%. Dropout rates are also alarmingly high, ranging from 10.9% to 27.5%. In terms of academic achievement, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all well below state averages, with ELA proficiency rates as low as 5-6% compared to the state average of 40%. These schools also serve predominantly Hispanic student populations with high rates of economic disadvantage, as evidenced by free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 72.22% to 104.55%.

Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. district, with no clear standout schools and consistently low performance across multiple metrics. Significant improvements are needed to provide a high-quality education and better serve the students and communities these schools are intended to support.