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ASPIRA - EARLY COLLEGE HS
https://aec.aspirail.org
3986 W BARRY Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60618
53, 77, 56
Blue
Student Body: 258
About the school

ASPIRA Early College High School is focused on providing a high quality education to our students.  We are a comprehensive early college 4 year high school. We take pride in our positive school culture and our strong curriculum that aims to  prepare all students to be successful  in any college or career. We also have a Dual Enrollment and Dual Credit Program which our students attend to Northeastern Illinois University and Wilbur Wright College while they are in High School. We also offer AP courses that allow students to earn up to two years of college credit at not cost. We also have a successful art program.  To know more about what our students, teachers, and parents do in our community school,visit our website at  https://aec.aspirail.org/

Student Life

Dress Code
Yes
Classroom Languages
Spanish, Spanish for Heritage Speakers
School Hours
8:00AM -3:30PM
Bilingal Services
Yes
Attendance Boundaries
Yes
Refugee Services
No
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Significantly Modified Cirriculum
No
Safety Rating
WEAK
Campus Accessibility
Parking Accessibility
Transition Program
No
Multisensory Program
No
School Grades
9,10,11,12

Demographics

0.4%
Asian
3.1%
Black
95.3%
Hispanic
1.2%
White
0.0%
Other

School Stats

18.2%
Diverse Learners
55.0%
Limited English
21.6%
Mobility Rate
54.5%
Chronic Truancy
77.5%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • Career Development
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

Creative

  • Animation/Cartoon
  • Art Studio
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Figure Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Mixed Media
  • Murals
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Rock Band
  • Sketching
  • Student Art Club
  • Student Music Club
  • Talent Show
  • Theater
  • Weekend Enrichment

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Targeted Interventions
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

  • Activism/Social Impact Clubs
  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Peace Circles
  • Restorative Justice
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
  • Student Ambassadors
  • Student Council/Government
  • Young Parent Supports

Parent And Community

  • Community Service
  • Computer/Technology Workshops
  • Conflict Resolution
  • ESL Workshops
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Gang Awareness Workshop
  • Health and Well-Being Workshops
  • Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
  • Leadership Development For Parents
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parenting Classes
  • Peace Circles
  • Safety Workshops
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Chess Team
  • Homework Help
  • Journalism Club
  • Newspaper
  • Science Club
  • Summer School
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Tutoring
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Basketball
  • Boys’ Baseball
  • Boys’ Basketball
  • Boys’ Soccer
  • Girls’ Basketball
  • Girls’ Soccer
84.5%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 86.9%)
81.5%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.8%)
88.1%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 84.0%)
860
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 939)
40.0%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 61.8%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
NOT APPLICABLE
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottey
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
  • Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.
  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only

ASPIRA - EARLY COLLEGE HS - Charter - General Education

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Elementary Preference,Sibling Preference,General
  • Note: Elementary preference: Aspira Haugan Middle
  • Number of applications: 547
  • Number of offers: 56