Serving 75 students in grades 9-12, Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center's student population of 75 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#873 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
15%
5%
Hispanic
28%
49%
Black
5%
6%
White
47%
33%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center's ranking?
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center is ranked #873 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center is 20-29%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center?
75 students attend Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center?
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center offer ?
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center part of?
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center is part of Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) School District.
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