Serving 496 students in grades 9-12, Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin's student population of 496 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3268 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
94%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
2%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
66%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin's ranking?
Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin is ranked #3268 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin?
The graduation rate of Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin?
496 students attend Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin?
Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin offer ?
Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin part of?
Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin located?
Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin is located in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other public schools located in Avondale.
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