Aspire Alternative High School
Aspire Alternative High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
30 students

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings
Aspire Alternative High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
Overall Testing Rank
#2051 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1

American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)n/a
26%

Black
(19-20)n/a
17%
White
(19-20)100%
48%

Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%


Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
47%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
27%
School Statewide Testing
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Aspire Alternative High School?
30 students attend Aspire Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Aspire Alternative High School students are White.
What grades does Aspire Alternative High School offer ?
Aspire Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Aspire Alternative High School part of?
Aspire Alternative High School is part of Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery Regional Office Of Education School District.
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