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PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center

Summary:

PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center is a public charter high school in Douglas, Arizona, serving 171 students in grades 9-12. The school faces significant challenges, with a predominantly Hispanic student population and consistently low academic performance compared to other schools in the state.

The school has an overwhelmingly Hispanic student population at 99.42%, and it struggles with low graduation rates of just 35.8% and high dropout rates of 20.8%. PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center's test scores are also significantly below the state average, with only 5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 3% proficient or better in Science. In comparison, the nearby Douglas High School and Center for Academic Success #2 - Douglas 9-12 have higher statewide rankings, graduation rates, and test scores.

However, the school's performance for certain subgroups, such as English Language Learners (ELL), migrant, and homeless students, is relatively better compared to the overall school. The school's ELL students rank 53 out of 258 Arizona high schools, and its migrant and homeless student populations rank 19 out of 44 and 72 out of 150, respectively. This suggests that the school may be providing targeted support for these subgroups. To improve the school's overall performance, it may need to focus on addressing the underlying factors contributing to the low academic achievement and high dropout rates of its predominantly Hispanic and low-income student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 1122 N G Ave
       Douglas, AZ  85607-1927

(520) 364-4405

District: Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. (


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  171

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.4%
White:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.35. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center has the largest high school student body size in the Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.4%), White (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Rank History for PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 14.28 348th 395 11.9%
2010 10.39 372nd 403 7.7%
2012 42.05 273rd 471 42.0%
2013 39.00 300th 491 38.9%
2014 36.78 259th 394 34.3%
2016 41.36 187th 406 53.9%
2017 31.48 234th 416 43.8%
2018 12.43 393rd 420 6.4%
2021 15.32 439th 509 13.8%
2022 11.53 418th 464 9.9%
2023 12.35 458th 469 2.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.13 337th 347 2.9%
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Rank History for Migrant students at PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.36 15th 23 34.8%
2022 39.85 19th 44 56.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.10 69th 168 58.9%
2022 28.02 72nd 150 52.0%
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Rank History for Female students at PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.56 407th 492 17.3%
2022 19.36 345th 456 24.3%
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Rank History for Male students at PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.46 408th 492 17.1%
2022 12.10 402nd 455 11.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.48 374th 479 21.9%
2022 17.71 369th 441 16.3%
2023 12.84 361st 379 4.7%
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Rank History for White students at PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.42 362nd 448 19.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 2 0 0 79 0 n/a n/a 0 81
1998 4 0 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 42
1999 21 0 0 29 1 n/a n/a 0 51
2000 0 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2001 3 0 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2002 1 0 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2003 1 0 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2004 1 0 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2005 1 0 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2006 3 0 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2007 1 0 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2008 1 0 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2009 1 0 1 69 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2010 2 0 1 63 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2011 0 1 1 72 1 0 0 0 75
2012 2 0 0 101 1 0 0 0 104
2013 1 0 0 129 2 0 1 0 133
2014 1 0 0 141 1 0 1 0 144
2015 1 1 0 143 0 0 0 0 145
2016 1 1 0 129 0 0 0 0 131
2017 4 0 0 142 0 0 1 0 147
2018 1 0 0 140 0 0 1 0 142
2019 1 0 0 151 0 0 0 0 152
2020 10 0 0 150 0 0 0 0 160
2021 1 0 0 156 0 0 0 0 157
2022 0 0 0 158 0 0 0 0 158
2023 1 0 0 170 0 0 0 0 171

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 81 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 42 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 51 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 35 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 40 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 38 n/a n/a n/a
2003 38 n/a n/a n/a
2004 41 n/a n/a 92.7
2005 31 n/a n/a 90.3
2006 41 n/a n/a 92.7
2007 39 n/a n/a 79.5
2008 43 n/a n/a 93
2009 71 n/a n/a 85.9
2010 66 n/a n/a 89.4
2011 75 n/a n/a 77.3
2012 104 n/a n/a 28.8
2013 133 n/a n/a 83.5
2014 144 n/a n/a 90.3
2015 145 n/a n/a 85.5
2016 131 n/a n/a 83.2
2017 147 n/a n/a 81
2018 142 n/a n/a 94.4
2019 152 n/a n/a 94.7
2020 160 n/a n/a 101.3
2021 157 n/a n/a n/a
2022 158 n/a n/a 94.3
2023 171 n/a n/a 94.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 81 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 42 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 51 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 35 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 40 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 38 n/a n/a n/a
2003 38 n/a n/a n/a
2004 41 n/a n/a 92.7
2005 31 n/a n/a 90.3
2006 41 n/a n/a 92.7
2007 39 n/a n/a 79.5
2008 43 n/a n/a 93
2009 71 n/a n/a 85.9
2010 66 n/a n/a 89.4
2011 75 n/a n/a 77.3
2012 104 n/a n/a 28.8
2013 133 n/a n/a 83.5
2014 144 n/a n/a 90.3
2015 145 n/a n/a 85.5
2016 131 n/a n/a 83.2
2017 147 n/a n/a 81
2018 142 n/a n/a 94.4
2019 152 n/a n/a 94.7
2020 160 n/a n/a 101.3
2021 157 n/a n/a n/a
2022 158 n/a n/a 94.3
2023 171 n/a n/a 94.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $475 (12.6%) $3,282 (87.4%) $3,757
2021 $413 (7.0%) $5,732 (96.5%) $5,938

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students152171
 12.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic151170
 12.6%
Pacific Islander00
White11
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.7%94.7%

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