Enrollment
373
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tucson, AZ
Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School
Federal NCES profile for Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040007901008Charter school
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #14 of 38
- high schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 373
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School ranks #14 of 38 high schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040007901008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School
Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School is a mid-sized charter high school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 373 students.
With 373 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (28%) (diversity index 60/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Tucson's high schools, it stands alongside Mica Mountain High (1,319 students): Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Tucson Youth Development/Ace Charter High School (4422), also runs Youth Works Charter High School (28 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School compares
Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 373 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
White 27.9%
African American 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tucson Youth Development/Ace Charter High School (4422), which includes Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School.
$11,166
Per student
-15%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.3%
State 85.6%
Federal 11.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Works Charter High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Tucson
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mica Mountain High
Standard public school
1,319 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Innovation Tech High School
Standard public school
333 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Project More High School
Alternative education program
61 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
Jted Innovative Learning Center @ the Bridges
Vocational / career-technical school
3 students
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School
How many students attend Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School?
Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School has 373 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tucson, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School?
The largest demographic group at Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School?
Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School rank among high schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School ranks #14 of 38 high schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tucson on the city page.
Is Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School a good school?
Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tucson Youth Development/Ace Charter High School (4422)?
Besides Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School, Tucson Youth Development/Ace Charter High School (4422) also operates Youth Works Charter High School (28 students). See the Tucson Youth Development/Ace Charter High School (4422) district page for the complete list.
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