Serving 166 students in grades 9-12, Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)'s student population of 166 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5384 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
68%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)'s ranking?
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) is ranked #5384 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)?
The graduation rate of Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)?
166 students attend Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)?
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) offer ?
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) part of?
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace) is part of Atascadero Unified School District.
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