ASPIRA CHARTER - BUS AND FIN

Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin is a public charter secondary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 489 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 11th Grade. With about 2 teachers, Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin has a student/teacher ratio of about 244:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**Aspira Business and Finance (Aspira B&F)**, located in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, is a public charter high school operated by the ASPIRA of Illinois network. The school is specifically designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation while integrating a specialized focus on business, finance, and entrepreneurship. By combining a standard college-preparatory curriculum with practical vocational training, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into the competitive professional world.

A key hallmark of the Aspira B&F experience is its commitment to the "ASPIRA model," which emphasizes leadership development, community engagement, and cultural identity. The school cultivates an environment that encourages students to become active, responsible citizens who can leverage their financial literacy and business acumen to support their own futures and their surrounding communities. Through partnerships with local business leaders and extracurricular programs, the school strives to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application, empowering students to navigate and succeed in the modern global economy.

For more information, contact Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin at (773) 342-1509 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.