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PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center

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PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Sierra Vista, Arizona, with a student population of 92. However, this school is significantly underperforming compared to the state and local averages, as well as nearby schools like Tombstone High School, Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12, and Buena High School.

PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center consistently ranks in the bottom half of Arizona high schools, with a ranking between 394 and 439 out of 420 to 509 schools over the past several years. It has received a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very low academic performance. The school's four-year graduation rates have been extremely low, ranging from 25.5% to 40.4%, and it has had very high dropout rates, ranging from 20.4% to 44.7% in recent years. Proficiency rates on state assessments are also dismal, with only 5-10% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics in the most recent year.

Despite serving a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic, African American, and Native American students compared to nearby schools, the academic performance of these subgroups is still significantly lower than their peers at the other schools. PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center also appears to be serving a higher proportion of special education and homeless students, but the academic outcomes for these students are still very poor. Addressing these significant challenges should be a top priority for the school and the Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. district to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.


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Public, Charter 9-12

 4116 Avenida Cochise Suites F
       Sierra Vista, AZ  85635

(520) 458-8205

District: Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. (


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  92

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.8%
White:
33.7%
African American:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.7% Help


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Compare Details PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell 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 15.54. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 Student population at PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.8%), White (33.7%), African American (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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Rank History for PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 15.91 336th 395 14.9%
2010 10.59 371st 403 7.9%
2011 51.33 197th 397 50.4%
2012 26.83 347th 471 26.3%
2013 23.82 383rd 491 22.0%
2016 22.27 288th 406 29.1%
2017 14.91 356th 416 14.4%
2018 12.10 394th 420 6.2%
2021 15.32 439th 509 13.8%
2022 11.17 421st 464 9.3%
2023 15.54 417th 469 11.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.67 271st 374 27.5%
2022 10.14 234th 282 17.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.85 212th 422 49.8%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.99 301st 347 13.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.10 69th 168 58.9%
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Rank History for Female students at PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell 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 12.05 395th 456 13.4%
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Rank History for Male students at PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell 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 13.69 394th 455 13.4%
2023 20.63 339th 429 21.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.51 217th 238 8.8%
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Rank History for African American students at PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.04 202nd 306 34.0%
2022 20.15 221st 301 26.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell 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 14.66 380th 441 13.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.29 115th 256 55.1%
2022 25.05 150th 255 41.2%
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Rank History for White students at PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.42 362nd 448 19.2%
2022 7.25 364th 409 11.0%
2023 10.83 335th 371 9.7%
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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 - Colin L. Powell Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 99 11 7 31 2 n/a n/a 0 150
1998 43 9 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 71
1999 21 8 2 13 2 n/a n/a 0 46
2000 48 9 0 19 2 n/a n/a 0 78
2001 44 5 1 17 2 n/a n/a 0 69
2002 28 2 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2003 28 2 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2004 31 5 1 32 2 n/a n/a 0 71
2005 37 4 1 17 3 n/a n/a 0 62
2006 47 2 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2007 33 7 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2008 29 8 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 55
2009 29 10 1 22 3 n/a n/a 0 65
2010 28 12 4 27 1 n/a n/a 0 72
2011 25 4 1 27 1 2 5 0 65
2012 32 4 1 19 2 1 3 0 62
2013 29 12 1 34 1 0 3 0 80
2014 28 6 1 34 3 0 3 0 75
2015 23 3 0 44 2 0 1 0 73
2016 26 4 2 35 9 0 5 0 81
2017 26 5 0 29 7 0 4 0 71
2018 23 4 1 38 7 0 2 0 75
2019 23 7 1 41 11 0 4 0 87
2020 28 6 2 31 2 0 7 0 76
2021 20 2 1 27 5 0 6 0 61
2022 23 5 2 34 5 0 3 0 72
2023 31 11 1 44 3 0 2 0 92

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 - Colin L. Powell Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 150 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 71 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 46 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 78 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 69 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 50 n/a n/a n/a
2003 50 n/a n/a n/a
2004 71 n/a n/a 76.1
2005 62 n/a n/a 61.3
2006 71 n/a n/a 59.2
2007 57 n/a n/a 36.8
2008 55 n/a n/a 27.3
2009 65 n/a n/a 26.2
2010 72 n/a n/a 44.4
2011 65 n/a n/a 50.8
2012 62 n/a n/a 40.3
2013 80 n/a n/a 65
2014 75 n/a n/a 68
2015 73 n/a n/a 75.3
2016 81 n/a n/a 86.4
2017 71 n/a n/a 87.3
2018 75 n/a n/a 84
2019 87 n/a n/a 83.9
2020 76 n/a n/a 89.5
2021 61 n/a n/a n/a
2022 72 n/a n/a 90.3
2023 92 n/a n/a 83.7

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 - Colin L. Powell Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 150 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 71 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 46 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 78 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 69 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 50 n/a n/a n/a
2003 50 n/a n/a n/a
2004 71 n/a n/a 76.1
2005 62 n/a n/a 61.3
2006 71 n/a n/a 59.2
2007 57 n/a n/a 36.8
2008 55 n/a n/a 27.3
2009 65 n/a n/a 26.2
2010 72 n/a n/a 44.4
2011 65 n/a n/a 50.8
2012 62 n/a n/a 40.3
2013 80 n/a n/a 65
2014 75 n/a n/a 68
2015 73 n/a n/a 75.3
2016 81 n/a n/a 86.4
2017 71 n/a n/a 87.3
2018 75 n/a n/a 84
2019 87 n/a n/a 83.9
2020 76 n/a n/a 89.5
2021 61 n/a n/a n/a
2022 72 n/a n/a 90.3
2023 92 n/a n/a 83.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2020 $5,180
2021 $8,990

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell 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 Students8792
 5.7%
African American711
 57.1%
American Indian113
 72.7%
Asian11
Hispanic4144
 7.3%
Pacific Islander00
White2331
 34.8%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.9%83.7%
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Students at PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center are 48% Hispanic, 34% White, 12% African American, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 92 students attended PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center.


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