ACE Charter Schools

ACE Charter Schools is an educational startup operating middle and high schools in East Side San Jose. Their mission revolves around ensuring struggling students acquire the necessary skills and mindset to thrive in college and beyond. With a focus on catering to a diverse student body, including 95% on Free-Reduced Lunch, 50-60% English Language Learners, and 20% students with disabilities (double the percentage of neighboring districts and charter schools), ACE Charter Schools is dedicated to fostering equitable learning opportunities. The company's remarkable outcomes include 100% of high school graduates meeting CSU/UC A-G requirements (compared with 30% across the state of CA), with 95% of their alumni being first-generation college attendees. Moreover, 74% of their teachers and 70% of leaders identify as people of color. Founded in 2008, ACE Charter Schools has carved a niche in the Education industry, ultimately striving to empower all students within an equitable educational system, where they can make transformative choices for their families and communities.