Aspire Charter Academy

4900 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 576 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Aspire Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Aspire Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Aspire Charter Academy's student population of 576 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

Aspire Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aspire Charter Academy is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1461 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
14%
38%
29%
41%
6-9%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
80%
13%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aspire Charter Academy's ranking?
Aspire Charter Academy is ranked #1461 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Aspire Charter Academy often compared to?
Aspire Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Thea Bowman Leadership Academy, West Side Leadership Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Aspire Charter Academy?
576 students attend Aspire Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Aspire Charter Academy students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspire Charter Academy?
Aspire Charter Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aspire Charter Academy offer ?
Aspire Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aspire Charter Academy part of?
Aspire Charter Academy is part of Aspire Charter Academy School District.

School Reviews

2   6/9/2020
THE CHARTER SCHOOL ASPIRE GAVE OUT LUNCH AND BREAKFAST DURING THE TIME OF THE PANADIMEC WHICH HELPED ME BECAUSE THEIR MOTHER AND FATHER WERE LAID OFF. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DID 2 HELP ME DURING THIS SITUATION. I GIVE THE SCHOOL A 5 STAR RATING.
- Posted by Parent - MARY OREN

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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