Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin

Summary:

Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin is a public charter high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving 496 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299, which is ranked 688 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois high schools, ranking 674 out of 697 in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated significantly, ranging from a low of 41.4% in 2020-2021 to a high of 92.9% in 2019-2020, with the most recent rate in 2023-2024 at 89.6%. Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin has also experienced relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 2.2% to 5.4% over the past few years, with the most recent rate in 2023-2024 at 2.4%. The school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism, reaching as high as 65.9% in 2021-2022 and 63.6% in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. Academically, Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin's performance, as measured by proficiency rates on standardized tests, is significantly below the district and state averages, with only 0% of 11th-grade students proficient in SAT Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 18.6% for the district and 26.1% for the state.

When compared to nearby schools, Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin performs significantly worse across various metrics. For example, Lane Technical High School, which is just 1.55 miles away, has much higher graduation rates (95.7%), lower chronic absenteeism (30.4%), and significantly higher academic performance (81.9% proficient in SAT Mathematics for 11th grade). Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, who ranked in the bottom 5% of Illinois high schools for academic performance, and English Language Learner and Special Education students, who also struggled, ranking in the bottom half of the state.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

2989 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60618-7347

(773) 252-0970

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
674^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,455

Student/teacher ratio: 21.5

Number of students: 496

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.4%

African American:

3.0%

White:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin ranks worse than 96.7% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 123^rd among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.22. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin has the largest high school student body size in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin is $21,455. 82 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin:

SchoolDigger ranks Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin 674^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin in the ranking list.)

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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Public Schools District 299 688^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin

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Rank History for all students at Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	10.59	623^rd	701	11.1%
2021	11.62	624^th	688	9.3%
2022	13.64	602^nd	699	13.9%
2023	10.16	640^th	699	8.4%
2024	10.22	674^th	697	3.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	32.97	123^rd	183	32.8%
2021	32.79	86^th	189	54.5%
2022	35.46	129^th	205	37.1%
2023	24.44	200^th	217	7.8%
2024	41.48	102^nd	248	58.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	33.51	287^th	473	39.3%
2021	29.28	270^th	453	40.4%
2022	31.21	286^th	493	42.0%
2023	21.07	375^th	476	21.2%
2024	20.75	377^th	482	21.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	17.71	553^rd	639	13.5%
2021	18.04	528^th	611	13.6%
2022	24.66	494^th	626	21.1%
2023	14.50	580^th	644	9.9%
2024	12.16	609^th	639	4.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	9.11	606^th	665	8.9%
2021	10.62	590^th	639	7.7%
2022	12.06	579^th	658	12.0%
2023	11.59	584^th	656	11.0%
2024	10.99	627^th	664	5.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.52	363^rd	428	15.2%
2024	27.00	261^st	429	39.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	12.74	591^st	675	12.4%
2021	12.65	583^rd	653	10.7%
2022	14.61	579^th	664	12.8%
2023	9.14	639^th	668	4.3%
2024	10.02	632^nd	668	5.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	14.08	291^st	317	8.2%
2021	13.77	306^th	317	3.5%
2022	16.34	303^rd	335	9.6%
2023	12.81	322^nd	333	3.3%
2024	12.39	324^th	336	3.6%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2018	9	10	4	459	1	0	6	0	489
2019	10	17	4	604	1	0	4	0	640
2020	13	21	2	594	1	2	5	0	638
2021	13	23	1	497	0	3	3	0	540
2022	9	19	0	525	1	3	2	1	560
2023	8	15	0	468	2	1	1	1	496

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 Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	489	2.0	244.5	96.5
2019	640	0.0	n/a	66.3
2020	638	n/a	n/a	80.6
2021	540	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	560	28.0	20.0	71.4
2023	496	23.0	21.5	85.3

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 Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	489	2.0	244.5	96.5
2019	640	0.0	n/a	66.3
2020	638	n/a	n/a	80.6
2021	540	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	560	28.0	20.0	71.4
2023	496	23.0	21.5	85.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$539 (4.6%)	$11,306 (95.4%)	$11,845
2020	$511 (4.2%)	$11,554 (95.8%)	$12,065
2021	$302 (6.7%)	$4,233 (93.3%)	$4,535
2022	$302 (6.7%)	$4,233 (93.3%)	$4,535
2023	$1,998 (11.6%)	$15,155 (88.4%)	$17,152
2024	$243 (1.1%)	$21,212 (98.9%)	$21,455

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 623^rd of 701 High schools	Ranks 640^th of 699 High schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin)	4.3	1	3.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	26.7	19.1	7.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin)	7.3	3.9	3.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	26.3	22.3	4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin)	5	11.3	6.3%
End of Course Science (Chicago Public Schools District 299)	19.9	31.1	11.2%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	640	496	22.5%
African American	17	15	11.8%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	604	468	22.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	10	8	20%
Two or More Races	4	1	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.3%	85.3%	19%

Schools Near Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)			IAR Mathematics (2024)			SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin	Public, Charter	9-12	2989 N Milwaukee Ave	Chicago	60618	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 252-0970	496	23	21.5	85.3%	8 (1.6%)	15 (3.0%)	468 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10.2	674^th of 697 public high schools	3.3%		10.2	640^th of 699 public high schools	8.4%	34	20.5							0.0	1.3									$21,455	$243	$21,212
ASPIRA Charter - Early College Pr	Public, Charter	9-12	3986 W Barry Ave	Chicago	60618	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 252-0970	264	1	264.0	92.0%	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	254 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.7	647^th of 697 public high schools	7.2%		12.8	612^th of 699 public high schools	12.4%	35	32.8							0.0	4.2									$26,016	$249	$25,767
Yccs-Aspira Pantoja Alt High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3121 N Pulaski Rd	Chicago	60641	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 252-0970	176	9	19.5	95.5%	5 (2.8%)	15 (8.5%)	156 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.2	657^th of 697 public high schools	5.7%		9	657^th of 699 public high schools	6.0%									1.4	1.4									$23,297	$1,676	$21,621
Pathways in Education Avondale	Public	9-12	3100 W Belmont Ave	Chicago	60618	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(773) 588-5007	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										95.1	97.4	97.4	97.4	92.8	97.0	97.4	84.1
Kelvyn Park High School	Public	7-12	4343 W Wrightwood Ave	Chicago	60639	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-4200	514	43	12.0	88.7%	16 (3.1%)	41 (8.0%)	450 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	11	658^th of 697 public high schools	5.6%		20.4	565^th of 699 public high schools	19.2%	93	11.5	0.0	5.1		0.0	1.3		1.2	1.2	75.0	84.0	84.0	84.0	75.0	81.6	79.7	68.4	$21,971	$4,117	$17,854
Disney II Magnet High School	Public	7-12	3900 N Lawndale Ave	Chicago	60618	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(773) 534-5010	775	80	9.6	62.6%	124 (16.0%)	168 (21.7%)	436 (56.3%)	31 (4.0%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.4%)	46.5	338^th of 697 public high schools	51.5%		41.8	418^th of 699 public high schools	40.2%	80	43.5	41.5	43.3	42.5	24.3	18.9	21.3	6.5	33.3	95.6	98.1	98.1	98.1	93.6	97.7	97.3	82.8
Schurz High School	Public	9-12	3601 N Milwaukee Ave	Chicago	60641	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-3420	1,407	100	14.0	84.2%	75 (5.3%)	124 (8.8%)	1,151 (81.8%)	28 (2.0%)	9 (0.6%)	4 (0.3%)	16 (1.1%)	19.9	553^rd of 697 public high schools	20.7%		20.4	564^th of 699 public high schools	19.3%	11	28.7							6.2	9.4	91.5	94.1	94.1	94.1	93.1	93.0	92.8	86.7	$21,706	$3,830	$17,877
Intrinsic Charter High School	Public, Charter	7-12	4540 W Belmont Ave	Chicago	60641	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(708) 887-2735	992	67	14.7	86.5%	33 (3.3%)	34 (3.4%)	919 (92.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	33.1	450^th of 697 public high schools	35.4%		32.7	483^rd of 699 public high schools	30.9%	33	33.0	28.7	28.2	28.5	11.1	10.1	10.6	13.3	15.8									$21,645	$1,979	$19,666
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames	Public	7-12	1920 N Hamlin Ave	Chicago	60647	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(773) 534-4970	701	52	13.4	93.0%	19 (2.7%)	13 (1.9%)	667 (95.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.7	587^th of 697 public high schools	15.8%		24.6	532^nd of 699 public high schools	23.9%	55	22.1	8.5	8.2	8.3	7.0	0.0		3.6	6.6	95.3	97.6	97.6	97.7	94.3	97.2	96.9	76.5	$20,161	$3,825	$16,336
Lane Technical High School	Public	7-12	2501 W Addison St	Chicago	60618	Cook County	Chicago Public Schools District 299	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(773) 534-5400	4,496	260	17.3	35.9%	1,719 (38.2%)	290 (6.5%)	1,564 (34.8%)	482 (10.7%)	21 (0.5%)	32 (0.7%)	388 (8.6%)	100	4^th of 697 public high schools	99.4%		96.7	17^th of 699 public high schools	97.6%	13	72.4	95.6	90.5	93.3	96.2	95.7	95.9	81.9	85.9	88.3	97.5	97.5	97.5	91.3	96.7	97.0	92.1	$14,612	$1,956	$12,656

Frequently Asked Questions about Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin

What district is Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin in?

Chicago Public Schools District 299

How many students attend Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin?

In the 2022-23 school year, 496 students attended Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin.

Is Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin a good school?

Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin ranks in the bottom 3.3% of Illinois high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin?

Students at Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin are 94% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% White.

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