ROCKETSHIP FUERZA COMMUNITY PREP

Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep 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 614 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 Fuerza Community Prep has a student/teacher ratio of about 36:1. 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 Fuerza Community Prep, located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of East San Jose, is a public charter elementary school serving students in grades TK through 5. Part of the broader Rocketship Public Schools network, the campus is designed to provide a rigorous, data-driven academic environment that emphasizes personalized learning. The school operates with a mission to close the achievement gap by combining high-quality classroom instruction with an "Individualized Learning Plan" for every student, utilizing adaptive technology to help children master core subjects like math and literacy at their own pace.

Beyond its academic focus, Rocketship Fuerza places a heavy emphasis on fostering a strong school culture and parent engagement. The "Fuerza" (meaning "strength" in Spanish) in its name reflects the school’s commitment to empowering families and building a tight-knit community, often requiring a commitment from parents to participate in school activities and support their children’s learning at home. By integrating a long school day, an extended school year, and a focus on social-emotional development alongside traditional academics, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school, high school, and beyond.

For more information, contact Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep at (408) 708-5744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.