Aspire Pacific Academy
Tel:
(323) 589-2800
Aspire Pacific Academy serves 525 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Aspire Pacific Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Aspire Pacific Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Aspire Pacific Academy's student population of 525 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 525 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Aspire Pacific Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Aspire Pacific Academy is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4505 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 99% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | n/a | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate (15-16) | ≥95% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Aspire Pacific Academy is Huntington Park Senior High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kipp Academy Of Innovation (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pacific Boulevard (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Huntington Park Pacific Boulevard Grades: K-5 | 549 students
0.1 miles
2660 E. 57th St.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(323) 586-8640 0.1 K-5 549 - Oakland Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 400 students
0.5 miles
6100 Carmelita Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 585-1153 0.5 K-6 400 - Oakland Aspire Junior Collegiate Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 332 students
0.5 miles
6724 S. Alameda St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 583-5421 0.5 K-5 332 - Huntington Park Huntington Park Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,500 student
0.5 miles
6020 Miles Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(323) 826-2300 0.5 9-12 1,500 - Bell Gardens Prepa Tec Los Angeles High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 224 students
0.5 miles
4210 E. Gage St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 800-2741 0.5 9-12 224
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