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Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy

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

About Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy

Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy is one of the best public charter schools in Oakland, California. It teaches about 430 students in grades 6 through 12. It has a student-teacher ratio of about 20:1 and is known as one of the best schools for getting ready for college. The school is known as one of the best because it is welcoming to everyone. All of its students are minorities, and 86% of them come from low-income families. The fact that 28% of students at Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy take Advanced Placement courses shows how good the school is academically. Students do well, with 68% of them being able to read and 10% being able to do math. The school gives its students the chance to take the SAT and ACT tests to help them get into college. With about $13,674 per student in funding, the campus keeps a high-quality environment that is focused on student success. Overall, the academy is one of the best schools because it balances a strong focus on academics with a strong focus on community leadership, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy Contact Information

Address

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

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Phone

(510) 635-7737

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 68%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 68% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
406
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5931 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Aspire Lionel Wilson 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: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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 0%
Asian 0.49%
Hispanic 93.84%
Black 4.19%
Two+ Races 0.74%
Native Am. 0%
White
0%
Asian
0.49%
Hispanic
93.84%
Black
4.19%
Two+ Races
0.74%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 406
51.97%
211 Female
47.78%
194 Male

Student Population

406 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

406 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Linked Learning Alliance has officially given Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy Silver Certification for its "Design for Social Change" Engineering Pathway. This award shows that the school has done a great job of combining tough academics with engineering projects that deal with social and community problems. The academy also recently got a five-year charter renewal that lasts until 2030. This will help its college-preparatory curriculum keep growing and its goal of helping students become critical thinkers and problem solvers.

FAQ

Q1. Does Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Q2. Are students able to look into more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.

Q3. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q4. 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.

Q5. How does Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy encourage a good environment?

Ans. To make the space safe, welcoming, and open to everyone, people are told to be respectful, work together, and be responsible.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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
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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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