Aspire Langston Hughes Academy District

The Aspire Langston Hughes Academy District in Stockton, California, consists of a single school, Aspire Langston Hughes Academy, which serves grades 6 through 12 with an enrollment of 772 students.

This charter school presents a mixed academic picture: while its standardized test scores in English, math, and science are notably below state averages, it successfully graduates students at a rate slightly above the state average and has a lower dropout rate. The school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating, though its statewide ranking has slipped in recent years. A significant challenge is chronic absenteeism, which at 26.4% is higher than the state average, potentially impacting classroom learning. The school serves a student population where a large majority qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

For families, the key consideration is the school's demonstrated strength in supporting students to complete their education and graduate, even as it works to improve core academic proficiency. The unusual 6-12 grade configuration means students can experience a continuous educational environment from middle school through high school. The district's low ranking is a statistical artifact of being a single-school district and is not a direct reflection on the school's own mid-tier performance compared to all schools in California.