Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422)

TUCSON, Arizona — 2 schools

550
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,166
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422) operates 2 public schools serving 550 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 401 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Pima County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,166 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 3.3% local, 85.6% state, and 11.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 30/100, ranked #264 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 56.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% White, 3.5% African American across the district's schools.

Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School accounts for 93.0% of all Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422) chronic absenteeism rate is 56.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.1%
Federal
85.6%
State
3.3%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
264 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Pima County county, where this district is located.

$967
Studio/mo
$1,081
1 BR/mo
$1,402
2 BR/mo
$1,950
3 BR/mo
$2,245
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422).

White 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 69.0%
African American 3.5%
Multiracial 1.4%
Other 8.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

56.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422)

School Enrollment
Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School
Charter
373
Youth Works Charter High School
Charter
28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422)?

Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422) has 2 schools, including 2 high. Total enrollment is 550 students.

How much does Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422) spend per student?

Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422) spends $11,166 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #264 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Pima County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422)?

Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422) students are 69.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% White, 3.5% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422)?

Tucson Youth Development/ACE Charter High School (4422) has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #264 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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