Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District

Modesto, California — 1 schools

596
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,434
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 596 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 617 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Stanislaus County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,434 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 18.9% local, 69.7% state, and 11.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 37/100, ranked #1126 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 617:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 44.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.7% White, 3.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 62.8% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District student-counselor ratio is 617:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 44.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.4%
Federal
69.7%
State
18.9%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
1126 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Stanislaus County county, where this district is located.

$1,255
Studio/mo
$1,356
1 BR/mo
$1,758
2 BR/mo
$2,442
3 BR/mo
$2,823
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

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

White 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 79.6%
African American 2.6%
Asian 3.2%
Multiracial 8.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

617:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
44.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District

School Enrollment
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy
Charter
617

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District?

Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 596 students.

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

Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District spends $14,434 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #1126 in California.

What is the average rent near Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Stanislaus County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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

Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District students are 79.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.7% White, 3.2% Asian, 2.6% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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

Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #1126 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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