How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE) | Atascadero Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Atascadero, CA | Atascadero, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 159 | 845 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 26.3:1 | 20.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.1% | 35.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE) | Atascadero Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,782 | $14,782 |
| District | Atascadero Unified | Atascadero Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE) | Atascadero Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.9% | 58.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.2% | 32.8% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 4.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE) | Atascadero Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 795:1 | 281.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 57.2% | 3.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.