At a glance
Reported students
527
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
27.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
527
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy: 527 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
27.3:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 479
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.1:1
What the reported data says about Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Huntington Park. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy District. NCES reports 527 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 27.3:1, above the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (96.4%) and Black (1.5%). English learners represent 18.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 27.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.83 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.83
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic96.4%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 365 | 0.4 mi |
| Walnut Park Mid A Sch of Soc Just and Service Lrng Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 371 | 0.4 mi |
| PREPA TEC - Los Angeles Middle · Charter · PREPA TEC - Los Angeles District | 06–08 | 319 | 0.8 mi |
| Henry T. Gage Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 1,139 | 1 mi |
| Alliance Kory Hunter Middle Middle · Charter · Alliance Kory Hunter Middle District | 06–08 | 470 | 1 mi |
| Thomas A. Edison Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 837 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy
What grades does Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy serve?
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy District.
How many students attend Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy?
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy reported 527 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 479 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 27.3:1, based on 527 students and 19.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy in?
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy is part of Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy District, based in Huntington Park, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad (0.4 mi), Walnut Park Mid A Sch of Soc Just and Service Lrng (0.4 mi), PREPA TEC - Los Angeles (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.