Enrollment
464
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sacramento, CA
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060170312785Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #18 of 23
- schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 42.2:1
- large classes for California
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy ranks #18 of 23 schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060170312785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
42.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+96% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Sacramento, California, enrolling 464 students.
Class loads run heavy: 42.2:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 96% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,393.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy District spends $12,835 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sacramento's public schools, it stands alongside Highlands Community Charter (11,713 students): Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy compares
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 42.2:1 | ▲ 96% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42.2:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
42.2:1
students per teacher
- 96% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
50.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 14.7%
White 6.0%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy District, which includes Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy.
$12,835
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 67.9%
Federal 15.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Sacramento
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Highlands Community Charter
Standard public school
11,713 students
Natomas Charter
Standard public school
1,850 students 21:1 students per teacher
California Innovative Career Academy
Standard public school
1,729 students 32.6:1 students per teacher
Fortune
Standard public school
1,698 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Westlake Charter
Standard public school
1,493 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Leroy Greene Academy
Standard public school
755 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~42.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy
How many students attend Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy?
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sacramento, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy is 42.2:1, which is 96% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 169% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy?
77.6% of students at Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy?
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy rank among schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy ranks #18 of 23 schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sacramento on the city page.
Is Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy a good school?
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy District?
None; Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy is its only campus.
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