Aspire Charter Academy School District

4900 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 684 students in Aspire Charter Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public School in Aspire Charter Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,916 Schools
# Students
684 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Aspire Charter Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#306 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
39%
29%
41%
6-9%
34%
(2022-23)
37.2%
23.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
81%
14%
% White
1%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,968 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,852 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,968
$13,125
Spending / Student
$9,852
$12,758

Best Aspire Charter Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspire Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4900 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-7400
Gr: K-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Aspire Charter Academy School District?
Aspire Charter Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 684 students.
What is the rank of Aspire Charter Academy School District?
Aspire Charter Academy School District is ranked #308 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Aspire Charter Academy School District?
81% of Aspire Charter Academy School District students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aspire Charter Academy School District?
Aspire Charter Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Aspire Charter Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,852 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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