Aspire Public Schools

$117kmedian advertised pay
200+people
11stories in the press
1999founded

Overview

Aspire LA Schools is a K-12 school system that is dedicated to improving public education for underserved students. Their main focus is to prepare these students for college by providing a rigorous and joyful academic experience. They also prioritize training highly effective teachers and sharing innovative best practices. With over 15,200 scholars enrolled across their Bay Area, Central Valley, and Los Angeles locations, Aspire is committed to empowering minds and transforming futures. They believe in promoting inclusivity and disrupting systems that have historically oppressed marginalized communities. Their mission is to nurture their scholars' pride in their abilities, identities, and communities. Aspire LA Schools offers a range of scholar and family resources, including equity initiatives, quality education, and innovation through partnerships with organizations like Alder GSE and Schoolzilla. Join Aspire LA Schools in their mission to create a fulfilling and liberated future for all students.

Salary insights

Compensation ranges based on this company's open jobs
Median
$117k
Typical range
$94k – $216k
Open positions
14
14 Jobs
Junior 7.1%
Senior 50%
Staff 28.6%
Architect 14.3%
Level Jobs Median Typical range
Junior 1 $94k $94k
Senior 7 $123k $96k – $216k
Staff 4 $113k $94k – $117k
Architect 2 $154k $154k
Highest paying role Senior Director, Finance $216k
Normalized to USD per year
All salaries at Aspire Public Schools By role, level and city, against the market · 14 jobs with pay

Growth

Hiring Momentum
28/100
Slowing
Open positions
14
0 opened / 0 closed in 30 days
ATS activity
Every ~4 hours
Today
Hiring Focus
The percentage next to each role is its share of the company's job openings over the last 90 days; the arrow shows the shift versus the previous period.
Finance
93% ▲
Analytics
7% ▲
Actively hiring for Finance (+14 in 30 days)

Tech stack

Technologies named in job postings at Aspire Public Schools over the last 12 months, by layer, with the share of postings for each.
Technologies in use
1
Postings analysed
6
Stack modernity
43/100
Developer tools
Microsoft Excel
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News

Award 3 months ago
Celebrating Our 2026 Don Shalvey Award Winners
The Don Shalvey: Changing the Odds Award honors graduates who exemplify Aspire's mission through community impact, perseverance, and purpose. Named after Aspire's founder, this award uplifts alumni who continue to lead with heart, committed to both their
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Blog 4 months ago
EdSource: Puzzled California State Board faults Legislature as it denies charter school appeal
Original article found here. By John Fensterwald July 10, 2026 Top Takeaways Dozens of charter schools face renewal under the long-delayed implementation of the 2019 charter reform law. The State Board's vote sent a message to the Legislature that the law
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Blog 4 months ago
EdSource: In a test case, Oakland charter school asks State Board to prevent its closure
Original article found here. By John Fensterwald July 7, 2026 Top Takeaways Dozens of charter schools face renewal under the long-delayed implementation of the 2019 charter reform law. Many will be watching to see if the State Board of Education finds tha
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Blog 4 months ago
CalMatters: Commentary - Push to shutter Oakland charter school hinges on a misguided approach to accountability
Commentary Original article found here. July 7, 2026 Guest Commentary written by Jerry Brown Jerry Brown was the 34th and 39th governor of California. He was previously elected California Attorney General and Secretary of State, and served two terms as Oa
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Blog 5 months ago
Leadership Announcement: James Willcox Named Aspire's Transition President & CEO
The Aspire Board of Directors has selected James Willcox to serve as Transition President & CEO. James is not new to Aspire, as he previously served as CEO (2009-2015) and brings deep familiarity with our schools, communities, values, and mission. His exp
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Blog 5 months ago
2026 Free Summer Meals for Kids
2025-2026 School Year - Free Summer Meals for Kids! We will be providing free lunches to all children 18 years and under. Meals are open to the community and served on a first-come, first-served basis through the Seamless Summer Option (SSO)-a federal and
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Award 6 months ago
Introducing Our 2026 Teacher and Teammate of the Year Award Winners!
Aspire Public Schools is proud to announce the 2026 Teacher and Teammate of the Year award winners! Now in its third year, this recognition celebrates exceptional educators and staff across our three regions-Bay Area, Central Valley, and Los Angeles-who e
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Award 6 months ago
Celebrating our 2026 Aspire Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship recipients! Earlier this April, we honored our 27 Aspire scholarship winners at Aspire's Transforming Futures luncheon. These exceptional seniors have been awarded $100,000 in scholarships to support their post-seco
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Blog 6 months ago
Lodi News-Sentinel: Local grad tells students to plan ahead but live in the present
Lodi native Patrick Mulligan told more than two dozen Aspire Academy graduates Thursday that the road ahead would be both exciting and daunting, and that they should always remember where they are in life. Mulligan was the guest speaker at Aspire's third
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Blog 7 months ago
EdSource: California can't afford to overlook leadership development in education budget
Original article found here. By Mercedes Macumber April 29, 2026 Commentary California faces difficult budget decisions, and education once again sits at the center of the conversation. As policymakers decide where to invest limited resources, they risk o
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Offices

Where the company hires and what each office is for
Cities
2
Hiring now
1
Countries
1
Busiest office
Los Angeles
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Los Angeles United States
Remote hub
15 open roles 15 posted in 90 days 7% engineering 100% remote 200-500 est. staff $130k Avg Salary
hires for Finance, Analytics
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Oakland United States
Regional office
1001 22nd Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94606, United States
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