Enrollment
373
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 040007901008 Charter school
Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School — Tucson, AZ
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.
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School reports 373 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 13.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tucson Youth Development/Ace Charter High School (4422) spends $11,166 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.3% from local sources (property taxes), 85.6% from the state, and 11.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 373 | top 45% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$11,166
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 373 Top 45% in Arizona — larger than 55% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040007901008
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.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
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
-26%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- —
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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%. The school serves a diverse student body in TUCSON, AZ.
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 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.