At a glance
Reported students
116
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
108.5
PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center: 116 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
7.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 131
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center
PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tucson. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431). NCES reports 116 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.7:1, below the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (82.8%) and Black (6%). English learners represent 9.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 7.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.2%
- Hispanic82.8%
- Black6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PPEP TEC - Alice S. Paul Learning Center
High · Grades 09–12
101 reported students
PPEP TEC - Jose Yepez Learning Center
High · Grades 09–12
89 reported students
PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center
High · Grades 09–12
75 reported students
PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center
High · Grades 09–12
172 reported students
PPEP TEC - Cesar Chavez Learning Center
High · Grades 09–12
187 reported students
Public schools near PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista High School High · Charter · American Charter Schools Foundation d.b.a. Alta Vi (80995) | 09–12 | 495 | 0.6 mi |
| Pima County JTED - Bridges Day Program High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 09–12 | 0 | 1.5 mi |
| Pima County JTED - Bridges Evening Program High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 09–12 | 57 | 1.5 mi |
| Innovation Tech High School High · Tucson Unified District (4403) | 09–12 | 333 | 1.5 mi |
| Youth Works Charter High School High · Charter · Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422) | 09–12 | 28 | 1.6 mi |
| Toltecali High School High · Charter · CPLC Community Schools dba Toltecalli High School (80032) | 09–12 | 126 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center
What grades does PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center serve?
PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431).
How many students attend PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center?
PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center reported 116 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 131 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 7.7:1, based on 116 students and 15.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center in?
PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center is part of Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431), based in Tucson, AZ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alta Vista High School (0.6 mi), Pima County JTED - Bridges Day Program (1.5 mi), Pima County JTED - Bridges Evening Program (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.