Aspire Pacific Academy in Huntington Park, CA

At a glance

Reported students

562

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

15.16

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

37.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California high enrollment

56th percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

562

Aspire Pacific Academy: 562 reported students.

State peer staffing position

99th percentile

37.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. 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: 531
Teachers (FTE): 29
Student–teacher ratio: 18.3:1

What the reported data says about Aspire Pacific Academy

Aspire Pacific Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Huntington Park. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Aspire Pacific Academy District. NCES reports 562 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 37.1:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 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 (90.4%) and multiracial (8.2%). English learners represent 10.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Aspire Pacific Academy

1How do the reported 37.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.92 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 10.7%
Students with disabilities: 14.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 98%
Lunch program: Yes under Provision 2

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2.92
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 3.75
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

White0.7%
Hispanic90.4%
Black0.7%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial8.2%

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

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

7 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

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 Pacific 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
Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy District	06–12	554	under 0.1 mi
Huntington Park Senior High High · Los Angeles Unified	09–12	1,479	0.5 mi
San Antonio Continuation High · Los Angeles Unified	09–12	82	0.5 mi
Linda Esperanza Marquez High C School of Social Justice High · Los Angeles Unified	09–12	541	0.7 mi
Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med High · Los Angeles Unified	09–12	729	0.7 mi
Linda Esperanza Marquez High B LIBRA Academy High · Los Angeles Unified	09–12	615	0.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Aspire Pacific Academy

What grades does Aspire Pacific Academy serve?

Aspire Pacific Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Aspire Pacific Academy District.

How many students attend Aspire Pacific Academy?

Aspire Pacific Academy reported 562 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 531 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Aspire Pacific Academy?

The calculated ratio is 37.1:1, based on 562 students and 15.16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Aspire Pacific Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Aspire Pacific 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 Pacific Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

98% 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 Pacific Academy in?

Aspire Pacific Academy is part of Aspire Pacific 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 Pacific Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy (under 0.1 mi), Huntington Park Senior High (0.5 mi), San Antonio Continuation (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.