Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District

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Oakland, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 73/100 ranks Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District #224 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $21,694 per pupil, Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District ranks #312 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

432
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$21,694
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 432 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Alameda County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,694 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 28.1% local, 59.7% state, and 12.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 73/100, ranked #224 of 1526 in California against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 285.2:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 57.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% African American, 0.7% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy, enrolling 405 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy accounts for 93.8% of all Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District a distant remainder — means Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District reports 73.1% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District student-counselor ratio is 285:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District is typically wider than the Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 57.5% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.2%
Federal
59.7%
State
28.1%
Local

Funding Equity

73
Equity Score
224 / 1526
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District.

White 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 77.5%
African American 16.0%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 4.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
285.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
57.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District

School Enrollment
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy
Charter
405

How Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Puc Lakeview Charter High District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
High Tech Elementary District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Soar Charter Academy District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Crown Preparatory Academy District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Golden Eagle Charter District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District?

Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 432 students.

How much does Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District spend per student?

Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District spends $21,694 per student. The district has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #224 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District?

Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District students are 77.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% African American, 0.7% White, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District?

Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #224 out of 1526 districts in California.