Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

About Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy is an innovative and forward-thinking charter school in Oakland, California. Founded in 2008, the school is dedicated to providing a high-quality, college-preparatory education to a diverse student body. Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy is committed to providing students with an education that emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
At Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy, students are encouraged to explore their passions and develop their talents in a supportive and nurturing environment. The school offers a rigorous curriculum that is designed to prepare students for college and the workplace. Students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy are exposed to a variety of subjects, including math, science, history, and language arts. The school also offers a variety of elective courses, such as music, art, and physical education.
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all of its students. The school has a strong emphasis on character education and provides a variety of activities and programs to help students develop their social and emotional skills.
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy is an excellent choice for students who are looking for an innovative and challenging educational experience. The school’s commitment to academic excellence and its focus on preparing students for college and the workplace make it a great choice for any student who is looking to reach their full potential.

Address:	1009 66th Ave. Oakland, CA 94606
Phone:	(510) 562-8030
Site:	aspirepublicschools.org
Grades:	6 – 12
Enrollment:	608 students

Overview Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy serves 608 students in grades 6-12.
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy is 0.30, 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.