Aspire Capitol Heights Academy serves 186 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy's student population of 186 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Aspire Capitol Heights Academy is 0.61, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
54%
5%
White
2%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Aspire Capitol Heights Academy?
186 students attend Aspire Capitol Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Aspire Capitol Heights Academy students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspire Capitol Heights Academy?
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Aspire Capitol Heights Academy offer ?
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Aspire Capitol Heights Academy part of?
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy is part of Aspire Capitol Heights Academy School District.
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