PPEP TEC - Jose Yepez Learning Center

Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431)

115 N. Columbia Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350

Charter School 89 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The PPEP TEC (Portable Practical Educational Preparation Technical Education Center) Jose Yepez Learning Center is an alternative high school located in Somerton, Arizona. It is part of a larger network of charter schools managed by PPEP, Inc., an organization dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible education to students in rural and underserved communities. The Somerton campus specifically focuses on serving students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational environment, emphasizing individualized learning pathways to help them achieve their high school diplomas.

The curriculum at the Jose Yepez Learning Center is designed to be flexible and supportive, often catering to students who need credit recovery or a more personalized pace than a standard public high school. By blending academic instruction with career-readiness preparation, the school aims to empower students to transition successfully into the workforce or post-secondary education. The learning center serves as a vital resource for the Somerton community, offering a structured yet adaptable environment that prioritizes student engagement and long-term academic success.

Total Students

9.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PPEP TEC - Jose Yepez Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	87
American Indian	1

Hispanic
87 (97.8%)
White
1 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (1.1%)

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:	(928)627-9648
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 16

Grade 10 13

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 44