ACE EMPOWER ACADEMY

ACE Empower Academy, located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose, is a public charter school that serves as part of the ACE Charter Schools network. The school focuses on providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education to students in grades TK–8. Its mission is deeply rooted in the belief that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, deserve access to a high-quality education that prepares them for success in four-year colleges and universities.

The academy is known for its structured, data-driven approach to teaching, which emphasizes personalized instruction to ensure students reach grade-level proficiency in core subjects like math and English language arts. Beyond academics, ACE Empower places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement, striving to foster a supportive environment where students can build confidence and leadership skills. By leveraging small class sizes and a clear pathway to higher education, the school aims to empower its students to become informed, active citizens and future leaders in their communities.

625 S. Sunset Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116-3423
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ACE EMPOWER ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in San Jose, CA with about 337 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
Santa Clara County Office of Education
Total Students:
337
Teachers:
12
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 337 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ACE EMPOWER ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.2%
Asian
1.2%
Black or African American
0.3%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
43.0%
Male
57.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.