Aspire Trade High School serves 196 students in grades 9-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
196 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Aspire Trade High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
27%
21%
Black
33%
25%
White
32%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups


School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Aspire Trade High School?
196 students attend Aspire Trade High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Aspire Trade High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspire Trade High School?
Aspire Trade High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aspire Trade High School offer ?
Aspire Trade High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Aspire Trade High School part of?
Aspire Trade High School is part of Aspire Trade High School District.
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