ASPIRA - BUSINESS & FINANCE HS
2989 N MILWAUKEE Ave,
Chicago, Illinois, 60618-7347
56
Blue
Student Body: 421
About the school
The ASPIRA Business and Finance High School is a college preparatory charter school which takes an innovative approach to college and career-readiness by offering students the tools to be successful in academics and business.Through the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, ABFHS provides a strong foundation for future business leaders through technology- infuse start-up and entrepreneurship courses at each grade level. The school is founded on the ASPIRA method of awareness, analysis and action, which exposes students to a challenging academic program while ensuring they have the support needed to excel.
Overview
Student Life
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Bilingual Services
- Yes
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish, Spanish for Heritage Speakers
- Refugee Services
- N/A
- School Grades
- 9,10,11,12
- Significantly Modified Curriculum
- No
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Campus Accessibility
- Dress Code
- Yes
- Multisensory Program
- No
- Parking Accessibility
- Safety Rating
- WEAK
- Transition Program
- No
- School Hours
- 7:30AM-4:30PM
Demographics
0.2%
Asian
5.2%
Black
91.9%
Hispanic
1.7%
White
1.0%
Other
School Stats
23.3%
Diverse Learners
55.1%
Limited English
13%
Mobility Rate
61.8%
Chronic Truancy
84.1%
Low Income
Programs
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- Career Development
- College Tours
In-School Programs
Creative
- Art Studio
- Band/Orchestra
- Choir/Chorus
- Dance
- Drama
- Drawing
- Film and Video
- Guitar
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Photography
- Piano/Keyboard
- Student Art Club
- Student Music Club
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
- Health Curriculum Utilized
Life And Leadership
- Leaders Program
- Mentoring for Boys/Girls
- Peace Circles
- Restorative Justice
- Student Ambassadors
- Student Council/Government
- Young Parent Supports
Parent And Community
- Community Service
- ESL Workshops
- Family Nights
- Parent Advocacy
Scholastic
- Advanced Placement
- Bilingual Support
- Chess Team
- Chicago History Fair
- Homework Help
- Journalism Club
- Learning Lab
- Summer School
- Technology Club
- Tutoring
- Yearbook Club
Sports And Fitness
School Performance
83.1%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
72.1%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
80.8%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
826
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
44.1%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Not Applicable
Overall Rating
Admissions
Key:
- Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
- Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
- GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
- Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
- Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
- 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.
ASPIRA - BUSINESS & FINANCE 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: Sibling Preference,Elementary Preference,General
- Note: Elementary preference: Aspira Haugan Middle
- Number of applications: 478
- Number of offers: 90
