About the School
Aspire Public Schools is a nonprofit charter management organization founded in 1998 in Oakland, California. The organization is committed to operating small, high-quality charter schools in low-income neighborhoods, aiming to prepare underserved students for college, career, and life. Aspire serves approximately 15,000 to 17,000 students across 36 to 40 schools in California and Memphis, Tennessee, offering education from Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade. The organization focuses on increasing academic performance and developing effective educators. Aspire provides a college-preparatory public charter school system, educator development programs, and resources for vulnerable populations, including homeless and foster youth. Community engagement is a key aspect, fostering partnerships among teachers, parents, and students to ensure college readiness. Aspire Public Schools operates with a mission that every child receives a high-quality education, regardless of their backgr