Summary:
The Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy District is a unique, single-school district in Oakland, California, consisting only of Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy, a public charter school serving grades 6 through 12 with 392 students.
This school shows a notable mix of strengths and challenges for parents to consider. On the positive side, it boasts a strong 92.3% graduation rate, exceeding the state average, and its 11th graders perform well above average in English Language Arts. However, academic proficiency, especially in mathematics where only 12% of students meet state standards, is a significant concern. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past three years. Chronic absenteeism, affecting nearly a third of students, is much higher than the state average and is likely a major factor impacting learning.
As the only school in its district, Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy operates with a clear college-prep mission for its high-poverty student population. The key takeaway is that while the school is very successful at supporting students through to graduation, there are serious questions about whether graduates are leaving with the core academic skills, particularly in math, needed for college and career success. Parents should look closely at the school's plans to address the math achievement gap and high absenteeism rates.
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