North State Aspire Academy

About North State Aspire Academy

North State Aspire Academy is an innovative public charter school located in Redding, California. The school was founded in 2008 with the mission of providing students with a rigorous, college-preparatory education that emphasizes real-world problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. North State Aspire Academy strives to create an environment where students can reach their fullest potential and become lifelong learners.
At North State Aspire Academy, students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and develop the skills necessary to be successful in the 21st century. The school utilizes a blended learning model, which combines traditional classroom instruction with online learning. This allows students to work at their own pace and explore topics in greater depth.
North State Aspire Academy also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, such as robotics, chess, and art. Additionally, the school provides a variety of enrichment opportunities, including field trips, guest speakers, and hands-on projects.
North State Aspire Academy is committed to providing students with the tools they need to succeed in college and beyond. The school’s mission is to ensure that all students graduate with the skills and knowledge necessary to make a positive impact in their community.

Address:	1500 Spruce St. Anderson, CA 96007
Phone:	(530) 378-7050
Site:	cuesd.com
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	18 students

Overview North State Aspire Academy

North State Aspire Academy serves 18 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
North State Aspire Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1. Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on North State Aspire Academy

North State Aspire 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 North State Aspire Academy is 0.37, 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.