ROCKETSHIP SPARK ACADEMY

Rocketship Spark Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Franklin-McKinley Elementary school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 601 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Rocketship Spark Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 37:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rocketship Spark Academy, located in the Santee neighborhood of San Jose, California, is part of the Rocketship Public Schools network, a non-profit charter school organization known for its focus on closing the achievement gap in low-income communities. Serving students primarily in grades TK–5, the school utilizes a "blended learning" model that combines traditional classroom instruction led by teachers with individualized digital learning blocks. This approach is designed to provide personalized instruction tailored to each student's specific academic needs, allowing them to advance at their own pace in core subjects like math and reading.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Rocketship Spark Academy places a strong emphasis on cultivating a supportive school culture rooted in core values such as persistence, empathy, and community. The school environment is intentionally designed to foster close partnerships with families, often requiring parent involvement to support student success. By integrating high-tech instructional tools with a structured social-emotional development program, the academy aims to prepare its students for long-term success in middle school, high school, and ultimately, college.

For more information, contact Rocketship Spark Academy at (408) 622-6651 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.