Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy

819 Sunset Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606

Rating

Bottom 50%

Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy serves 571 students in grades 6-12.

Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 571 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy's student population of 571 students has grown by 40% over five school years.

The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Total Students

571 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

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School Rankings

Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory 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 Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy is 0.42, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2186 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-29%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-49%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

75%

56%

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Black

White

10%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.42

0.63

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Graduation Rate

≥80%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

64%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy School District

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?

20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy?

The graduation rate of Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy?

571 students attend Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy?

Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy offer ?

Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12

What school district is Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy part of?

Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy is part of Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 571 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education