IllinoisSchoolsASPIRA Charter - Early College Pr

ASPIRA Charter - Early College Pr

PublicRegularCharterGrades 912
Chicago, Illinois · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students285
Student:Teacher13.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch92%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
285
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
92%+38.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

ASPIRA Charter - Early College Pr is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 285 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60618
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993006473

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment285
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino95.0%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
95.0%
Black
0.7%
Asian
2.7%
Two+
0.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %92%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)