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School Comparison

Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE)
vs.
Shandon High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE)
Shandon High
  • Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE) reported a higher students per counselor than Shandon High (1730:1 vs. 88:1).
  • Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE) reported a higher dual enrollment than Shandon High (86 vs. 10).
  • Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE) reported a higher graduating cohort than Shandon High (58 vs. 20).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE) reported a higher chronically absent students than Shandon High (38 vs. 24).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE) reported a higher graduating cohort than Shandon High (58 vs. 20).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE) reported a higher dual enrollment than Shandon High (86 vs. 10).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE) reported a higher violent incidents than Shandon High (16 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE) reported a higher students per counselor than Shandon High (1730:1 vs. 88:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE)

3 metrics were reported by Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE). Comparable data for Shandon High is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
1
AP enrollment
1
Gifted & talented
4

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE)
$14,952.28
Shandon High
$20,121.77
Local revenue share
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE)
53.2%
Shandon High
43.6%
State revenue share
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE)
39.9%
Shandon High
48.2%
Federal revenue share
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE)
6.9%
Shandon High
8.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE)
31.6%
Shandon High
24.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
San Luis Obispo County
$93,398
San Luis Obispo County
$93,398
Poverty rate
San Luis Obispo County
12.9%
San Luis Obispo County
12.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
San Luis Obispo County
39.2%
San Luis Obispo County
39.2%
Unemployment rate
San Luis Obispo County
4.1%
San Luis Obispo County
4.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.