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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: 280
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

Attendance Boundaries
Yes
Bilingual Services
Yes
Classroom Languages
Spanish, Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Refugee Services
No
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
8:00AM -3:30PM

Demographics

0.0%
Asian
2.5%
Black
95.7%
Hispanic
1.8%
White
-0.0%
Other

School Stats

14.6%
Diverse Learners
62.9%
Limited English
22.9%
Mobility Rate
49.7%
Chronic Truancy
84.3%
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)
  • Technology Club
  • Tutoring
  • Tutoring
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Basketball
  • Boys’ Baseball
  • Boys’ Basketball
  • Boys’ Soccer
  • Girls’ Basketball
  • Girls’ Soccer
86.2%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
84.5%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
91.4%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
855
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
41.6%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Not Applicable
Overall Rating

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 - 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: Sibling Preference,Elementary Preference,General
  • Note: Elementary preference: Aspira Haugan Middle
  • Number of applications: 367
  • Number of offers: 49