ROCKETSHIP RISING STARS

Rocketship Rising Stars 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 561 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 Rising Stars 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 Rising Stars, located on Senter Road in San Jose, is part of the Rocketship Public Schools network, a non-profit charter organization known for its "blended learning" model. The school focuses on serving students in underserved communities, emphasizing high academic expectations, data-driven instruction, and a strong partnership between teachers, students, and parents. By combining traditional classroom instruction with personalized digital learning modules, the school aims to provide a tailored educational experience that meets the specific pace and needs of each individual student.

Beyond academics, Rocketship Rising Stars places a significant emphasis on cultivating "core values" and social-emotional learning to build student character. The campus community is designed to be highly engaged, often requiring active parental involvement as a cornerstone of their educational philosophy. As a public charter school, it operates tuition-free and aims to bridge the achievement gap by preparing elementary-aged students with the foundational skills necessary to excel in middle school, high school, and beyond.

For more information, contact Rocketship Rising Stars at (408) 677-4879 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.