Over a decade ago, a group of parent advocates proposed the idea for a charter school to the Ravenswood City School District. In 1997, we opened our doors after receiving start-up funds from the School Futures Research Foundation, a non-profit education foundation started by John Walton of Wal-Mart. In 2003, we merged with Aspire Public Schools, a non-profit charter management organization that provides underserved students with high-quality college prep education across the state. In 2002 and 2007, with the help of Ravenswood, we renewed our charter to continue to bring quality education to the community.

Today, at over 450 students, we provide a quality education for grades K through 8. In 2006, EPACS families launched a high school, East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy ("EPAPA"), which now serves over 150 students in grades 9-12 and boasts a 100% college acceptance rate for its graduates. Thus, against the backdrop of a 73% high school drop out rate in East Palo Alto, EPACS and EPAPA comprise a K-12 educational community dedicated to preparing all of our students for college sucess.

To understand the school better, learn about:

• Our Mission & History
• Our Achievements
• Our Approach
• Charter School
• Enrollment