Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy

About Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy

Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy (ARCCPA) is a public charter school located in Richmond, California. ARCCPA provides an innovative college preparatory education for students in grades 6-12. The school’s mission is to empower all students to achieve their highest potential and to become successful, responsible citizens in a global society.
At ARCCPA, the focus is on college and career readiness. The school offers rigorous college preparatory classes, a variety of electives, and extracurricular activities to help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in college and beyond. The school also provides academic and social-emotional support services to help students reach their goals.
ARCCPA is committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment. The school has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and works to create a culture of respect and acceptance. ARCCPA also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and community service opportunities, to help students develop their interests and build meaningful relationships.
At ARCCPA, students have the opportunity to develop their academic and personal skills in a supportive and challenging environment. With a strong focus on college and career readiness, ARCCPA is helping students prepare for success in college and beyond.

Address:	3040 Hilltop Mall Rd. Oakland, CA 94606
Phone:	(510) 434-5000
Site:	aspirepublicschools.org
Grades:	6 – 12
Enrollment:	580 students

Overview Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy

Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy serves 580 students in grades 6-12.
Aspire Richmond Ca. 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 top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (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 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower 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 Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy

Aspire Richmond Ca. 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 Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy is 0.41, 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.