D
Needs Improvement
36/100

PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School Limited Data
📍 1840 E BENSON HWY, Tucson, AZ 85714
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 10% · Math 10% proficient · 7th percentile in Arizona
Graduation
D
17% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
122
Students
enrolled
N/A
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%7/100reading 6th percentile, math 8th percentile among Arizona high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%4/10017% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%52/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 78% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency10% (−33 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency10% (−32 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate17% (−51 pts vs. state avg 68%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic10%10%reading -26 pts, math -28 pts4th percentile (list)
Low-income10%10%reading -23 pts, math -24 pts6th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1840 E BENSON HWY
City Tucson
ZIP Code 85714
District 0400083
NCES School ID 040008301011
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85714

Understanding the community around PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,543
Per Capita Income $20,411
Poverty Rate 18.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.0%
High School or Higher 69.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $167,400
Median Rent $827
Owner-Occupied 50.8%
Renter-Occupied 49.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 33.6%
Female 66.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 83.6%
White 9.0%
American Indian 4.9%
Black 1.6%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 122
Teachers (FTE) 0.0
Student:Teacher Ratio N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center?
PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center?
PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center has 122 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year.
What grades does PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center serve?
PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center receive per student?
PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center receives $12,255 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center in 85714 ▼
Avg Home Value
$235,058
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,061
1-Year Change
-0.6%
% Renters
49.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026