ROCKETSHIP ACADEMY BRILLIANT MINDS

Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Santa Clara County Office of Education school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 569 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 17 teachers, Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds has a student/teacher ratio of about 33:1. 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 Brilliant Minds, located on Story Road in San Jose, is part of the broader Rocketship Public Schools network, a non-profit charter organization known for its focus on closing the achievement gap in underserved communities. The school typically serves students in grades TK–5 and utilizes a "blended learning" model. This approach combines traditional teacher-led classroom instruction with personalized digital learning platforms, allowing students to progress at their own pace in core subjects like math and reading.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a culture of community and high expectations, often characterized by strong parent involvement and a focus on socio-emotional development. By integrating data-driven instruction with a structured school environment, Rocketship Brilliant Minds aims to prepare its students for success in middle school, high school, and eventually college, focusing specifically on fostering "brilliant minds" through rigorous academic intervention and character-building programs.

For more information, contact Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds at (408) 708-4664 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.