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Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy

1001 22nd Ave. Ste. 100, Oakland, CA, 94606

About Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy

Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy is a well-known public charter school in Oakland, California, for students in grades 6 through 12. It has about 22 students for every teacher, which is a good ratio for a school that is known for being one of the best in its district. The academy is a diverse place, with 92% of students being minorities and 60% of them being economically disadvantaged. Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy is one of the best schools for preparing students for college. It has a 30% participation rate in Advanced Placement classes. Students do very well in school, with 63% being able to read and 39% being able to do math. The school also makes it easier to take the SAT and ACT tests to help students reach their college goals. The school provides a high-quality environment for learning with about $13,674 per student in funding. The academy is one of the best schools overall because it balances tough lessons with helping students succeed, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy Contact Information

Address

1001 22nd Ave. Ste. 100, Oakland, CA, 94606

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Phone

(209) 955-1477

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 39%
Reading 63%
State average proficiency is 39% in Math and 63% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
694
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2270 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 7.93%
Asian 28.39%
Hispanic 49.28%
Black 6.63%
Two+ Races 7.06%
Native Am. 0.14%
White
7.93%
Asian
28.39%
Hispanic
49.28%
Black
6.63%
Two+ Races
7.06%
Native Am.
0.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 694
49.14%
341 Female
50.86%
353 Male

Student Population

694 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

231 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy recently added more classes by working with the University of the Pacific to offer a pilot program for college-credit engineering courses to high school students. In March 2026, the school will hold its fifth annual Spring Fest. Students will put on games, music, and cultural performances for the community. Students in the "Connect Crew" program have also started a book drive in the Stockton and Oakland areas to help kids learn to read. This shows how much the school cares about leadership and helping others.

FAQ

Q1. How does Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. What does Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q4. Are there ways to get better at school?

Ans. Yes, advanced classes and projects make students work hard in school and think for themselves.

Q5. Does Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can find out more about art, music, and new projects that will help them be more creative.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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