PPEP TEC - Alice S. Paul Learning Center

Charter School 101 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
PPEP TEC – Alice S. Paul Learning Center, located in Casa Grande, Arizona, is a specialized charter school operated under the Portable Practical Educational Preparation (PPEP) organization. The school is specifically designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings, offering a supportive, personalized environment that focuses on dropout prevention and academic credit recovery. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a flexible instructional approach, the school aims to help students overcome personal or academic obstacles to earn their high school diplomas.

Beyond traditional academics, the Alice S. Paul Learning Center emphasizes vocational training and life-readiness skills, reflecting PPEP’s broader mission to improve the quality of life for underserved and rural populations. The school provides a unique blend of core curriculum and hands-on learning, often catering to students who benefit from a non-traditional schedule or a more intimate educational community. Through its commitment to individualized instruction and holistic student support, the center serves as a vital resource for youth in Pinal County who are seeking a second chance at educational success.
101
Total Students
6.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PPEP TEC - Alice S. Paul Learning Center
Demographic Student Count
White9
Hispanic63
Black8
American Indian19
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    63 (62.4%)
  • American Indian
    19 (18.8%)
  • White
    9 (8.9%)
  • Black
    8 (7.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (2.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431)
Phone: (520)836-6549
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 7
Grade 10 21
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PPEP TEC - Alice S. Paul Learning Center
Grade Student Count
Grade 97
Grade 1021
Grade 1126
Grade 1247
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PPEP TEC - Alice S. Paul Learning Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female4241.6%
Male5958.4%