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Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School

High School · Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422)

1929 N STONE AVE, Tucson, AZ 85705

Charter

Enrollment

498

Score

5.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#1,296 of 2,006

In Tucson

#156 of 257

public schools

In district

#2 of 2

Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422)

Academic growth

9.2 / 10

Excellent

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5.5/10

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About Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School

Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School is a public high school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422). Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School serves approximately 498 students, and covers grades 9th-12th. Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,296 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • AZ avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness1.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Per-Pupil Spending$9,976
Chronic Absenteeism10.6%

Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School — Students at Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 14.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 27.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 26 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
10%
ELA
49.5%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
49.5%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
69.5%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
24.5%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
24.5%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
24.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.2/10.

How Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School Compares

See how Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.5/10
35th percentile in AZ
Academic
4.4/10
Below Average
Growth
9.2/10
Excellent
Environment
7.8/10
Very Good
Advanced STEM
2/5
Subjects offered

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

1929 N STONE AVE, Tucson, AZ 85705

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. City High School (rated 7.2/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Tucson Magnet High School (rated 6.2/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Pima Partnership School The (rated 5.7/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Tucson, see our Tucson schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Pima Partnership School The Tucson 0.5 mi 5.7
Pima Partnership Academy Tucson 0.5 mi 6.5
Pima County JTED - Pima Community College Tucson 0.6 mi
FIRST SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Tucson 0.8 mi 5.4
E C Nash School Tucson 0.8 mi 3.6
Helen Keeling Elementary School Tucson 1.0 mi 3.5
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University Tucson 1.1 mi 4.8
Mexicayotl Academy Tucson 1.1 mi 6.5
Davis Bilingual Magnet School Tucson 1.2 mi 8.3
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School Tucson 1.3 mi 6.6
ASDB - Tucson Campus Tucson 1.2 mi 6.1
ASDB - ELP Tucson Campus Preschool Tucson 1.2 mi
Desert Rose Academy Charter School Tucson 1.4 mi 3.7
PCJTED - Tucson High School Tucson 1.4 mi
Tucson Magnet High School Tucson 1.4 mi 6.2
City High School Tucson 1.6 mi 7.2
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown Tucson 1.6 mi 6.5
Amphitheater High School Tucson 1.6 mi 4.7
INTERMOUNTAIN ACADEMY Tucson 1.5 mi 7.4
Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program Tucson 1.6 mi 3.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85705 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$36,606

Median Home Value

$113,700

Median Rent

$924/mo

Population

54,853

College Educated

20.1%

Homeownership

46%

Avg Commute

21.6 min

Poverty Rate

29.1%

Median Age

34.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School

What grades does Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School serve?

Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School?

Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.

How does Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School rank in AZ?

Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School ranks #1,296 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School a charter school?

Yes, Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School a Title I school?

No, Alternative Computerized Education (ace) Charter High School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
76 Very Walkable
Transit Score
44 Some Transit
Bike Score
100 Biker’s Paradise

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
498
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.6%
4-Year Graduation
6.0%

District

Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422)
District Enrollment
530
Schools in District
2
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,976
District Rank
#2 of 2

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