Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin

Charter School 426 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
**Aspira Business and Finance (Aspira B&F)**, located in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, is a public charter high school operated by the ASPIRA of Illinois network. The school is specifically designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation while integrating a specialized focus on business, finance, and entrepreneurship. By combining a standard college-preparatory curriculum with practical vocational training, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into the competitive professional world.

A key hallmark of the Aspira B&F experience is its commitment to the "ASPIRA model," which emphasizes leadership development, community engagement, and cultural identity. The school cultivates an environment that encourages students to become active, responsible citizens who can leverage their financial literacy and business acumen to support their own futures and their surrounding communities. Through partnerships with local business leaders and extracurricular programs, the school strives to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application, empowering students to navigate and succeed in the modern global economy.
426
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic390
Black24
Asian2
Two or More3
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    390 (91.5%)
  • Black
    24 (5.6%)
  • White
    6 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone: (773)243-1820
Website: http://aec.aspirail.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 85
Grade 10 122
Grade 11 139
Grade 12 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin
Grade Student Count
Grade 985
Grade 10122
Grade 11139
Grade 1280
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21550.5%
Male21149.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)