Aspire Charter Academy

4900 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 684 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Aspire Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Aspire Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Aspire Charter Academy's student population of 684 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
684 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Year Founded
2008
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School Rankings

Aspire Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aspire Charter Academy is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1412 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
39%
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29%
41%
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6-9%
34%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
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Hispanic
10%
15%
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Black
81%
14%
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White
1%
62%
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Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.33
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(22-23)
36.3%
23.7%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aspire Charter Academy's ranking?
Aspire Charter Academy is ranked #1412 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Aspire Charter Academy often compared to?
Aspire Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Thea Bowman Leadership Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Aspire Charter Academy?
684 students attend Aspire Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Aspire Charter Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aspire Charter Academy?
Aspire Charter Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aspire Charter Academy offer ?
Aspire Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aspire Charter Academy part of?
Aspire Charter Academy is part of Aspire Charter Academy School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 684 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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