Las Americas ASPIRA Academy

326 Ruthar Drive
Newark, DE 19711

www.aspiraacademy.org

Charter School 1,341 Students

Other K - 11th

School Overview

Las Americas ASPIRA Academy (LAAA) is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school located in Newark, Delaware. Founded on the core principles of the ASPIRA Association—which focuses on developing leadership through education and community service—the school is uniquely distinguished by its dual-language immersion program. By integrating both Spanish and English instruction, the academy aims to foster bilingualism and biliteracy, ensuring that students are well-prepared to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and globalized society.

Beyond its focus on language acquisition, LAAA is known for its culturally responsive curriculum and a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school prides itself on maintaining a diverse, inclusive environment that encourages students to become active, responsible leaders. Through a combination of rigorous academic standards and a mission-driven approach to social responsibility, Las Americas ASPIRA Academy seeks to empower students to reach their full potential while honoring their cultural identities.

1,341

Total Students

88.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Las Americas ASPIRA Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	955
Black	180
Asian	11
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
955 (71.2 %)
Black
180 (13.4 %)
White
159 (11.9 %)
Two or More
32 (2.4 %)
Asian
11 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Las Americas Aspira Academy
Phone:	(302)292-1463
Website:	http://www.aspiraacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 11th
Total Students:	1,341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 116

Grade 6 144

Grade 7 146

Grade 8 134

Grade 9 89

Grade 10 93