Serving 170 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Aspire Capitol Heights Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy's student population of 170 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aspire Capitol Heights Academy is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9299 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
24%
55%
Black
61%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aspire Capitol Heights Academy's ranking?
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy is ranked #9299 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Aspire Capitol Heights Academy often compared to?
Aspire Capitol Heights Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Middle College High School, Alisal Elementary School, Sacramento Valley Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Aspire Capitol Heights Academy?
170 students attend Aspire Capitol Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Aspire Capitol Heights Academy students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspire Capitol Heights Academy?
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy has a student ration of 21:1, 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-8
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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