Enrollment
405
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakland, CA
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060155212331Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #13 of 14
- schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy ranks #13 of 14 schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060155212331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Oakland, California, enrolling 405 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 405 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 1,914 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,143.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Oakland's public schools, it stands alongside Coliseum College Prep Academy (861 students): Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 17.2:1).
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Aspire Golden State College Preparatory 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 Golden State College Preparatory Academy compares
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
57.5%
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
$14,799
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 285 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 77.5%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 4.4%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District, which includes Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy.
$14,799
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 59.7%
Federal 12.2%
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 Oakland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Coliseum College Prep Academy
Standard public school
861 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Oakland School for the Arts
Standard public school
828 students 23:1 students per teacher
Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Standard public school
723 students 19:1 students per teacher
Madison Park Academy 6-12
Standard public school
676 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Alternative education program
481 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
480 students 16.6:1 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 (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy?
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oakland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy?
73.1% of students at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy?
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Golden State College Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy ranks #13 of 14 schools in Oakland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oakland on the city page.
Is Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy a good school?
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Golden State College Preparatory Academy District?
None; Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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