Serving 214 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Aspire Capitol Heights Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy's student population of 214 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 4, 2026
Average Class Size
24 students
School Rankings
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aspire Capitol Heights Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9251 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
60%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aspire Capitol Heights Academy's ranking?
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy is ranked #9251 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Aspire Capitol Heights Academy often compared to?
Aspire Capitol Heights Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Alisal Elementary School, Washington Middle College High School, Sacramento Valley Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Aspire Capitol Heights Academy?
214 students attend Aspire Capitol Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Aspire Capitol Heights Academy students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aspire Capitol Heights Academy?
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Aspire Capitol Heights Academy offer ?
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Aspire Capitol Heights Academy part of?
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy is part of Aspire Capitol Heights Academy School District.
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