Aspire Alternative High School (Closed 2025)

Aspire Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
30 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Motto
Building A Better Future

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
≤20%
28%
(20-21)
≤20%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
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%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
27%
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?
≤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?

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