Aspire Online Academy

Summary:

Aspire Online Academy is an alternative public virtual school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 123 students. The school is part of the Harrison School District No. 2, which is ranked 70th out of 115 districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aspire Online Academy stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (49.59%) and African American (25.2%) students compared to nearby schools. This diversity is a key differentiating factor, as most of the nearby schools have a higher percentage of white students. Academically, the school outperforms the district and state in English Language Arts (ELA), with 57.4% of students proficient or better, compared to 40.4% and 43.7%, respectively. However, in Mathematics, Aspire Online Academy underperforms the district and state, with only 23% of students proficient or better, compared to 25.3% and 32.9%, respectively. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 7.6 suggests a more personalized learning environment.

While Aspire Online Academy's strong ELA performance is noteworthy, it is interesting to note that some of the nearby charter schools, such as Liberty Tree Academy and Banning Lewis Ranch Academy, also have strong ELA performance, suggesting that the school's virtual model may not be the sole driver of its academic success. The nearby schools also have lower student-teacher ratios, which could indicate a more personalized learning environment, similar to Aspire Online Academy. By leveraging its strengths and addressing its weaknesses, Aspire Online Academy can continue to provide a quality education to its students and serve as a model for other virtual schools in the region.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 200 Loomis Ave
       Colorado Springs, CO  80906


(719) 579-3254

District: Harrison School District No. 2

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,008 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.6 Help
Number of students:  123

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.6%
African American:
25.2%
White:
17.1%
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Compare Details Aspire Online Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.49. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Aspire Online Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aspire Online Academy is $22,008.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Aspire Online Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Harrison School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison School District No. 2 72nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aspire Online Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.49 163rd 480 66.0%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Aspire Online Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 33 21 6 64 2 1 12 0 139
2023 21 31 1 61 0 1 8 0 123

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aspire Online Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 139 15.0 9.2 n/a
2023 123 16.0 7.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aspire Online Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 139 15.0 9.2 n/a
2023 123 16.0 7.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Aspire Online Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
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2020 $00
2021 $00
2022 $14,867
2023 $22,008

Data source: Colorado Department of Education


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In the 2022-23 school year, 123 students attended Aspire Online Academy.

Students at Aspire Online Academy are 50% Hispanic, 25% African American, 17% White, 7% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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