Aspire Tate Academy

Welcome to the Aspire Tate Academy landing page!

Grades: K-6
Sponsoring District: Los Angeles Area
CDS/Charter Numbers: CDS: #19-64733-0124792 Charter: #1331
Afterschool Program? Yes

Enrollment: 455
Ethnicity:
Hispanic: 90%
Black or African-American: 4%
Multiracial: 0%
Asian-American: 0%
White: 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
White: 4%
Free and Reduced Lunch: 82%

Key Dates 2026-2027:

First Day of School: August 10, 2026
Labor Day: September 7, 2026
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: October 12, 2026
Fall Break: October 13– October 16, 2026
Staff PD Day (no students): October 19, 2026
Veterans Day: November 11, 2026
Harvest Break: November 23 – 27, 2026
Winter Break: December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027
Staff PD Day (no students): January 4, 2027
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 18, 2027
Staff PD Day (no students): February 8, 2027
Presidents’ Day: February 15, 2027
Spring Break: March 22 – March 26, 2027
Farmworkers Day: March 31, 2027
Staff PD Day (no students): April 12, 2027
Memorial Day: May 31, 2027
Last Day of School: June 4, 2027
Juneteenth: June 18, 2027

For Title IX & UCP, please contact Joel Ramirez, Superintendent of Culturally Responsive Leadership, at (323) 277-2901.

LAUSD SPED WEBSITE

AB 1466 Restraint and Seclusion Data

Mental Health and Community Resources: Please see here to visit ATA’s Counseling Center site (available in Spanish). For additional mental health and community resources, or if you need support with accessing mental health services or other community resources, please reach out to your school’s Mental Health Counselors. You may also search for a local mental health provider or other community resources here.

Homeless/Foster Youth Liaison: Info coming soon.

Homeless, Foster Youth, Bullying & Cyberbullying Resources for families and students

For information and resources on bullying and harassment prevention, please contact your school administrator or the Regional Director of Student Services at 323-837-9920 for support.

School and Community Resources

Be sure to click on the Los Angeles Region tab
Mental Health Resources for Families, Children, and Adolescents

Additionally, in order to encourage and support stakeholder involvement, each school’s website contains the following information in both Spanish and English:

Timely notices of board meetings and other school committee meetings that involve parents.
Meetings held/interpreted in Spanish and English.
Opportunities to share thoughts and opinions through email and ParentSquare, the interactive parent communication platform used by the school.
Short summaries of issues, ideas, and decisions of school committees.
At least two opportunities for parents to give detailed input on the Local Control Accountability Plan.

Parents are welcome and encouraged to volunteer at our school, however, parental involvement is not a requirement for acceptance to, or continued enrollment at, the charter school.

Address

123 West 59th Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90003, United States

Contact Info

Phone:: 323-235-8400
Fax:: 323-232-8030

School Officials

Austin Saddlemire

Principal Email Austin Phone Austin View Bio

Raquel Martus

Dean of Students / Community School Director Email Raquel View Bio

Jenny Olivares

Business Manager Email Jenny View Bio

Billy Campos

Expanded Learning Site Director Email Billy View Bio

Yessica Zayas

Assistant Expanded Learning Site Director Email Yessica View Bio

Sam Arreola

School Counselor Email Sam View Bio

Dyonne Blythe

Instructional Coach Email Dyonne View Bio

Rosibell Adolfo

Parent Outreach Coordinator Email Rosibell View Bio

Luz Martinez

Office Assistant Email Luz View Bio

Principal’s Message

August 3, 2026

Lea este mensaje en español aqui.

Dear Tate Families,

I am Austin Saddlemire, and I am honored to serve as Tate’s principal. We are so excited about our growth over the past 15 years! Last year we achieved huge milestones, scoring green on the California school dashboard for our reading, math, and science performance, as well as for English Language learner progress. Additionally, we earned the platinum designation (the state’s highest) for CA Positive Behavior Intervention Systems. Beyond that, students excelled in dance, athletics, and student leadership groups like student council and BSU.

2026-2027 will bring shifts as a campus as we grow from 320 students and 13 classrooms to over 450 students and 17 classrooms. Transitions can be hard, and I want you to know we are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where students can learn and thrive. Our experienced and caring team is committed to providing a well-rounded education that focuses on rigorous academics and the development of essential life skills and character.

We encourage open communication and collaboration between the school, students, and families. Your involvement is crucial to the success of our students, and we are confident that together, we can create a rich and fulfilling educational experience for every child. Our parent coordinator, Ms. Rosi, will share monthly calendars, newsletters, and weekly updates to keep you informed, and your child’s teacher will also be your main contact for all things happening at our school.

I am excited about the upcoming school year and the opportunities it holds for all of us. I’m looking forward to meeting with all of you to hear what you love about Tate, and what we can improve on to best meet the needs of your children. If there is anything you need, please don’t hesitate to let me know.

Your partner in education,

Az
Austin Saddlemire
Aspire Public Schools Principal – Aspire Tate Academy
austin.saddlemire@aspirepublicschools.org
Phone: 323-235-8400
Cell: 323-659-0457