PPEP TEC - CELESTINO FERNANDEZ LEARNING CENTER
PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center is a public charter high school that is part of the Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 149 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade.
PPEP TEC (Portable Practical Educational Preparation Technologies) – Celestino Fernandez Learning Center is an alternative charter high school located in Tucson, Arizona, dedicated to serving students who often thrive better in non-traditional educational environments. As part of the broader PPEP network, the school focuses on providing a personalized, supportive atmosphere for youth, including those who may be at risk of dropping out or who simply prefer a more flexible, hands-on approach to learning. The curriculum emphasizes academic credit recovery, vocational readiness, and the development of essential life skills to help students navigate their futures.
The school is particularly noted for its commitment to social responsibility and its mission to improve the quality of life for rural and underserved populations. By utilizing a smaller, community-focused campus setting, the Celestino Fernandez Learning Center fosters close relationships between students and staff, ensuring that each individual receives the attention necessary to meet their unique educational goals. Whether students are aiming for a high school diploma or preparing for post-secondary career pathways, the school provides a bridge to success through a blend of rigorous academics and a compassionate, student-centered culture.
For more information, contact PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center at (520) 741-4388 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 741-4388
http://www.ppeptechs.org
PPEP TEC - CELESTINO FERNANDEZ LEARNING CENTER is a public Charter school in Tucson, AZ with about 149 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools - Total Students:
- 149
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 149 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PPEP TEC - CELESTINO FERNANDEZ LEARNING CENTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 79.2%
- White
- 10.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.7%
- Black or African American
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.