How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE) | Paloma Creek High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Atascadero, CA | Atascadero, CA |
| School Type | alternative | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 159 | 55 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 28.5:1 | 16:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.5% | 58.2% |
| 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) | Paloma Creek High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,952 | $14,952 |
| District | Atascadero Unified | Atascadero Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE) | Paloma Creek High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.9% | 59.3% |
| African American | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.2% | 38.9% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 1.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE) | Paloma Creek High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 1730:1 | 83:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.1% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.