Aspire Alternative High School

1901 S 4th St Ste 215
Effingham, IL 62401
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Aspire Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
33 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Motto
Building A Better Future

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
≤20%
28%
(20-21)
≤20%
32%
White
(19-20)
97%
48%
Two or more races
(19-20)
3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
27%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Aspire Alternative High School?
33 students attend Aspire Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Aspire Alternative High School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Aspire Alternative High School offer ?
Aspire Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Aspire Alternative High School part of?
Aspire Alternative High School is part of Bnd/Chrstn/Effngh/Fytt/Mntgmr ROE School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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