ASPIRE LIONEL WILSON COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 515 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th 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 24 teachers, Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy (ALWCPA) is a public charter school located in East Oakland, California, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Aspire Public Schools network, the academy is founded on the core belief that every student, regardless of their background or zip code, deserves access to a high-quality, college-preparatory education. The school operates with a rigorous academic focus, aiming to equip its students with the skills, habits, and knowledge necessary to succeed in four-year universities and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Lionel Wilson College Prep is noted for fostering a supportive, small-school community culture that emphasizes strong student-teacher relationships. The school prioritizes individualized attention and holistic development, often integrating social-emotional learning into its daily routines. By maintaining high expectations and providing a structured environment, the academy seeks to break systemic barriers to education and empower its predominantly urban student body to become the first generation in their families to graduate from college.

For more information, contact Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy at (510) 635-7737 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.