Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy is a public charter high school in Oakland, California, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 432 students. The school faces significant challenges in serving its diverse student population and improving academic outcomes, as evidenced by its consistently low statewide rankings and ratings.

Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California high schools, ranking 1783 out of 2323 in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. In comparison, nearby schools like Lighthouse Community Charter High, ARISE High, and Latitude 37.8 High have higher statewide rankings and ratings, ranging from 2 to 3 stars. The school also struggles to serve its diverse student population, with particularly low rankings for African American, Multi-racial, English Language Learner, and Special Education students.

Academically, Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy's performance, as measured by proficiency rates on standardized assessments, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 43.55% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 55.73%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate for 11th-grade students was just 6.56%, compared to the state average of 27.9%. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 82.1% in 2021-2022 to 91.3% in 2022-2023, with a dropout rate of 7.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the rates of nearby charter schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 1009 66th Ave.
       Oakland, CA  94610-3430


(510) 567-9631

District: Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1783rd of 2,323 California High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.3%
African American:
15.0%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.8% Help


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Compare Details Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 95% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.73. (See more...)
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Compare Details Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 76.8% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.17. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy 2637th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy 1783rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District 1451st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.51 2201st 2715 18.9%
2022 13.14 2526th 2740 7.8%
2023 18.41 2358th 2802 15.8%
2024 10.73 2637th 2777 5.0%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.05 964th 1442 33.1%
2022 33.22 1062nd 1540 31.0%
2023 28.25 1351st 1529 11.6%
2024 24.39 1441st 1477 2.4%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.13 1523rd 1538 1.0%
2024 17.98 1495th 1550 3.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.55 1850th 2369 21.9%
2022 16.37 2239th 2458 8.9%
2023 24.70 1985th 2549 22.1%
2024 13.80 2385th 2575 7.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.88 1725th 2380 27.5%
2022 14.97 2267th 2509 9.6%
2023 18.50 2151st 2547 15.5%
2024 9.23 2480th 2546 2.6%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.63 1404th 1531 8.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.54 2229th 2407 7.4%
2022 12.39 2392nd 2527 5.3%
2023 19.56 2119th 2558 17.2%
2024 13.89 2326th 2547 8.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.64 499th 643 22.4%
2022 17.86 571st 637 10.4%
2023 28.48 456th 614 25.7%
2024 11.51 618th 626 1.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.99 1508th 2213 31.9%
2022 21.76 1949th 2359 17.4%
2023 26.91 1767th 2391 26.1%
2024 17.21 2108th 2383 11.5%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.46 916th 2133 57.1%
2021 34.19 849th 1290 34.2%
2022 25.27 1527th 2123 28.1%
2023 19.20 1718th 2348 26.8%
2024 16.17 1783rd 2323 23.2%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 3.57 780th 804 3.0%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.80 1046th 1323 20.9%
2024 18.96 1314th 1350 2.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.56 1352nd 1547 12.6%
2024 23.03 1247th 1534 18.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.23 696th 1937 64.1%
2021 49.80 555th 1126 50.7%
2022 32.51 1298th 1943 33.2%
2023 23.12 1597th 2247 28.9%
2024 19.01 1675th 2235 25.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.50 887th 1833 51.6%
2021 44.31 574th 1054 45.5%
2022 26.27 1353rd 1858 27.2%
2023 22.28 1539th 2118 27.3%
2024 15.66 1693rd 2098 19.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.27 879th 1880 53.2%
2021 22.69 880th 1122 21.6%
2022 21.55 1468th 1916 23.4%
2023 15.20 1732nd 2207 21.5%
2024 15.39 1718th 2172 20.9%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.20 487th 522 6.7%
2023 24.07 553rd 720 23.2%
2024 9.78 707th 721 1.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.40 500th 1814 72.4%
2022 31.95 1265th 1861 32.0%
2023 24.28 1508th 2142 29.6%
2024 23.30 1508th 2125 29.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 1 101 3 510 1 0 2 0 618
2020 1 105 1 499 1 1 3 0 611
2021 3 103 2 495 1 2 2 0 608
2022 3 100 1 446 0 1 10 0 561
2023 2 65 2 351 1 1 10 0 432

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 618 17.3 35.6 89
2020 611 n/a n/a 90.7
2021 608 25.6 23.6 80.4
2022 561 29.4 19.0 64
2023 432 20.7 20.8 80.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 618 17.3 35.6 89
2020 611 n/a n/a 90.7
2021 608 25.6 23.6 80.4
2022 561 29.4 19.0 64
2023 432 20.7 20.8 80.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2201st of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2358th of 2802 Middle schools
 3.1%
Ranks 916th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1718th of 2348 High schools
 30.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy)22.923.9
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy)15.613.3
 2.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy)42.735.5
 7.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy)23.216.1
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy)32.621.9
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy)11.44.1
 7.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy)7.98.3
 0.5%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy)51.839.4
 12.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy)23.24.6
 18.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy)19.74.7
 15%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students618432
 30.1%
African American10165
 35.6%
American Indian11
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic510351
 31.2%
Pacific Islander01
White12
 100%
Two or More Races210
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89%80.8%
 8.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 432 students attended Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy.

Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 23.2% of California high schools.

Students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy are 81% Hispanic, 15% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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