Serving 560 students in grades 9-12, Aspira Charter - Business And Finance High School 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 20:1 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aspira Charter - Business And Finance High School's student population of 560 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
560 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Aspira Charter - Business And Finance High School 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 - Business And Finance High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3268 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
94%
27%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
2%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the diversity score of Aspira Charter - Business And Finance High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Aspira Charter - Business And Finance High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/151000/151467/aspira-charter---business-and-finance-high-school-chart-bnRCuv6.png)
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
66%
47%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aspira Charter - Business And Finance High School's ranking?
Aspira Charter - Business And Finance High School 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 - Business And Finance High School?
The graduation rate of Aspira Charter - Business And Finance High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Aspira Charter - Business And Finance High School?
560 students attend Aspira Charter - Business And Finance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Aspira Charter - Business And Finance High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspira Charter - Business And Finance High School?
Aspira Charter - Business And Finance High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aspira Charter - Business And Finance High School offer ?
Aspira Charter - Business And Finance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Aspira Charter - Business And Finance High School part of?
Aspira Charter - Business And Finance High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Aspira Charter - Business And Finance High School located?
Aspira Charter - Business And Finance High School is located in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other public schools located in Avondale.
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