Aspen Ridge Public District

The Aspen Ridge Public District in Fresno, California, consists of a single public charter high school, Aspen Ridge Public, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 175 students. Based on the available data, Aspen Ridge Public does not appear to be a standout school, as it has consistently ranked in the bottom third of California high schools for the past two school years and has significantly underperformed the state average on standardized tests across multiple grade levels and subject areas.

Aspen Ridge Public's statewide ranking has been consistently low, placing it in the 2-star category out of 5 stars for the past two school years. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the Smarter Balanced Assessments and the California Science Test (CAST), is significantly below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 29.63% to 45.45% in English Language Arts/Literacy and 7.41% to 22.39% in Mathematics. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 36.8%, which could be a contributing factor to the low academic performance.

Furthermore, Aspen Ridge Public serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with over 76% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's student-teacher ratio of 17.6 to 1 is also higher than the state average, which could impact the level of individualized attention and support available to students. These factors, combined with the school's consistently low performance, suggest a need for comprehensive interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Aspen Ridge Public.