Serving 1,290 students in grades 6-12, Aspira Charter Schools 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 was 15% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)18%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
92%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
57%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aspira Charter Schools?
The graduation rate of Aspira Charter Schools is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Aspira Charter Schools?
1,290 students attend Aspira Charter Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Aspira Charter Schools students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspira Charter Schools?
Aspira Charter Schools has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aspira Charter Schools offer ?
Aspira Charter Schools offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Aspira Charter Schools part of?
Aspira Charter Schools is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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