Aspire Academy

Summary:

Aspire Academy is an alternative public virtual school serving grades K-12 in the Mount Vernon School District in Washington, with a relatively small student population of 109 and a diverse student body that is predominantly Hispanic.

While Aspire Academy has seen a significant improvement in its four-year graduation rate, increasing from 27.2% in 2020-2021 to 69.4% in 2022-2023, this rate is still lower than the nearby Skagit Academy (90.0% in 2021-2022) and Homeconnection (84.6% in 2021-2022). Additionally, Aspire Academy has a relatively high dropout rate, ranging from 4.5% in 2020-2021 to 25.0% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the dropout rates of Skagit Academy (10.0% in 2021-2022) and Homeconnection (7.6% in 2021-2022). Aspire Academy's test scores are also generally lower than the Mount Vernon School District and the state of Washington, with only 14.63% of its students proficient or better in SBAC/Math for all grades in 2023-2024, compared to 25.39% for the Mount Vernon School District and 41.68% for the state.

Aspire Academy's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.89% in 2020-2021 to 74.71% in 2021-2022, is significantly higher than the nearby Skagit Academy (27.6% in 2022-2023) and Homeconnection (31.45% in 2022-2023), indicating that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges. Additionally, Aspire Academy's spending per student is lower than the nearby Mount Vernon Special Educational school, at $6,401 in 2021-2022 compared to $70,362 for Mount Vernon Special Educational, suggesting that the school may have fewer resources available to support its students.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

3302 Cedardale Rd #B300
Mount Vernon, WA 98274

(360) 428-6216

District: Mount Vernon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
419^th of 437 Washington Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,401

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 147

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.5%

White:

36.7%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aspire Academy ranks worse than 95.9% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.22. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Aspire Academy 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Aspire Academy has the smallest alternative school student body size in the Mount Vernon School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.5%), White (36.7%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Mount Vernon School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aspire Academy is 19.1, which is the lowest among 3 alternative schools in the Mount Vernon School District! (See more...)

Compare Aspire Academy employs 7.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aspire Academy is $6,401, which is the lowest among 3 alternative schools in the Mount Vernon School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aspire Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Aspire Academy 419^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Aspire Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Mount Vernon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon School District 199^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aspire Academy

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Rank History for all students at Aspire Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	11.24	432^nd	455	5.1%
2022	36.01	288^th	434	33.6%
2023	4.84	431^st	442	2.5%
2024	9.22	419^th	437	4.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aspire Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	32.67	255^th	370	31.1%
2024	2.49	354^th	356	0.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Aspire Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	23.74	295^th	368	19.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Aspire Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.31	357^th	358	0.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aspire Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	10.37	244^th	248	1.6%

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Rank History for White students at Aspire Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	49.99	196^th	390	49.7%
2023	32.08	275^th	379	27.4%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Aspire Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	11	0	24	0	0	1	36
2022	24	1	56	2	1	3	87
2023	38	0	66	3	0	2	109
2024	54	1	89	0	0	3	147

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 Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	36	2.0	18.0	63.9
2022	87	4.0	21.7	74.7
2023	109	4.0	27.2	70.6
2024	147	7.6	19.1	70.7

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 Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	36	2.0	18.0	63.9
2022	87	4.0	21.7	74.7
2023	109	4.0	27.2	70.6
2024	147	7.6	19.1	70.7

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 Aspire Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$192 (3.4%)	$5,425 (96.6%)	$5,617
2022	$578 (9.0%)	$5,824 (91.0%)	$6,401

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Schools Near Aspire Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				WCAS Science (2024)				SBAC English Language Arts (2024)								SBAC Math (2024)								% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Aspire Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	3302 Cedardale Rd #B300	Mount Vernon	98274	Skagit County	Mount Vernon School District	No	No	Yes	No	(360) 428-6216	147	8	19.1	70.7%	54 (36.7%)	1 (0.7%)	89 (60.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)								(n/a)			15.2	16.3							41.2	47.6							12.1	14.6											$6,401	$578	$5,824
Skagit Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	2001 Cleveland Ave	Mount Vernon	98273	Skagit County	Mount Vernon School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 428-6206	264	11	24.2	37.9%	217 (82.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	22 (8.3%)								(n/a)	69.2	57.1	57.1	60.4	47.4	55.0	57.1	37.0	60.7	52.4		53.6	52.6	40.9	42.9	34.6	31.0	33.3	54.6	39.4	61.5	69.2	65.4	65.4	65.4	69.2	65.4	61.5	69.2	69.2	$6,413	$578	$5,835
Mount Vernon Special Educational	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	920 S 2nd St	Mount Vernon	98273	Skagit County	Mount Vernon School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 428-6141	163	2	108.6	62.6%	52 (31.9%)	2 (1.2%)	98 (60.1%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	6 (3.7%)								(n/a)																															$70,362	$15,050	$55,311
Saratoga School	Public, Alternative	K-12	7600 272nd St NW	Stanwood	98292	Snohomish County	Stanwood-Camano School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 629-1372	229	6	39.4	30.6%	191 (83.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.7%)	6 (2.6%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)								(n/a)	66.7	64.3		65.5	44.4	43.8	60.0	63.2	64.3	62.5		57.4	27.8	22.2	46.7	47.4	57.1	43.8		40.8											$9,922	$738	$9,184
Oak Harbor Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	600 Cherokee St	Oak Harbor	98277	Island County	Oak Harbor School District	No	No	Yes	No	(360) 279-5900	95	3	27.4	50.5%	55 (57.9%)	1 (1.1%)	23 (24.2%)	7 (7.4%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	7 (7.4%)								(n/a)				100.0							80.0	83.3							44.4	37.5											$12,883	$1,143	$11,741
Homeconnection	Public, Alternative	K-12	350 S. Oak Harbor St.	Oak Harbor	98277	Island County	Oak Harbor School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 279-8826	157	8	19.6	34.4%	116 (73.9%)	1 (0.6%)	24 (15.3%)	3 (1.9%)	5 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.1%)								(n/a)									83.3			73.1								38.5	66.7	66.7	66.7	66.7	66.7	66.7	83.3	66.7	66.7	66.7	$13,637	$891	$12,746
Arlington Special Educ School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	315 N French Ave	Arlington	98223	Snohomish County	Arlington School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 618-6200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center	Public, Alternative	K-11	1215 E 5th	Arlington	98223	Snohomish County	Arlington School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 618-6440	186	7	26.5	32.3%	137 (73.7%)	2 (1.1%)	23 (12.4%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (11.3%)								(n/a)		41.2	30.8	36.1		63.6		38.9	42.9	36.8	36.4	37.7	41.7	41.7		22.2	17.9	25.0		23.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$8,002	$361	$7,641

Frequently Asked Questions about Aspire Academy

What is the racial makeup of Aspire Academy?

Students at Aspire Academy are 61% Hispanic, 37% White, 2% Two or more races.

Is Aspire Academy a good school?

Aspire Academy ranks in the bottom 4.1% of Washington alternative schools.

What district is Aspire Academy in?

Mount Vernon School District

How many students attend Aspire Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 147 students attended Aspire Academy.

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