The ASPIRA Early College High School, located at 3986 W Barry Ave. in Chicago, serves ninth through twelfth grades and strives to prepare students for successful academic careers. A public charter school, ASPIRA pursues a curriculum that is uniquely designed to advance college preparedness in underserved inner-city populations.
325 Students are enrolled in ASPIRA, and over 70 percent of the ASPIRA's teachers have been teaching for at least three or more years. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 12-to-1, the ASPIRA Early College High School is well-equipped to improve the classroom experience for first-time English learners or students facing scholastic challenges.
Students earn 24 credits to graduate and ASPIRA's core curriculum consists of social studies, math, reading, language, computer science and the fine arts. 85 percent of ASPIRA's students go on to graduate and U.S. News and World Report ranked the ASPIRA Early College High School the 66th Best Public High School in Chicago. Students can supplement their education with AP coursework through Northeastern Illinois University and Wright College.
With an average class size of 20 students and a staff of 35 teachers, the ASPIRA Early College High School is committed to building "lifelong learners" and "open-minded global citizens."
ASPIRA Early College High School
School Details
Head of School
Brenda Stolle-miramon
Student Teacher Ratio
44:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Average GPA
3.2
Graduation Rate
82%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
C-
C+
C-
C+
C-
C
C
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.2
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
44:1
Teachers
6
Full Time Teachers
6
Teachers in First or Second Year
30%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
460
Verbal
490
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
26
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
298:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Hispanic
96.2%
Black
3.8%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northeastern Illinois University
88 Students
University of Illinois Chicago
75 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
68 Students
DePaul University
48 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
41 Students
Loyola University Chicago
38 Students
Dominican University
36 Students
Roosevelt University
34 Students
Northern Illinois University
29 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Truman College
17 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
23 Students
Business
20 Students
Psychology
17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
9 Students
Computer Science
8 Students
Cosmetology
8 Students
Nursing Assistant
8 Students
Criminology
7 Students
Accounting
7 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service
7 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/29/2025
Aspira Early College is a really small school which makes it better. It is better because you have more access to talking to teachers and you get more supportive help. I've fallen behind on assignments but my teachers have always helped me get back on track. The worst part is that we don't have a gym but that's about it. We do have a really good AP Art class. They do a lot of creative projects.
3/4/2025
I love that it is a small school so I don't have to walk to much and security has better control over students so I have always felt save, most of the teachers speak Spanish so it is essay to talk to them. In conclusion it is a great school for learning.
5/18/2022
Everyone is so diverse and well mannered. The teachers are all very helpful as well. Since the school is quite small, everyone has a group of friends and we all get along very well.
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List Price Range
$214K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
18
Average Home Value
$604,187
Median Lot Size
3,049 Sq Ft
% Renters
62%
Average Household Income
$104,949
% of College Grads
42.8%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,559 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
69.1%
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ASPIRA Early College High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 310 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 44:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7.5% are proficient in reading. ASPIRA Early College High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of D+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.2, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 950 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $604,187. Discover additional schools in the area, like Aspira Business & Finance High School, Pritzker College Prep, ITW Speer Academy, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near ASPIRA Early College High School.