ACHIEVEMENT FIRST ASPIRE CHARTER SCHOOL
Charter School
775 Students
Other K - 9th
School Overview
Achievement First Aspire Charter School, located on Hegeman Avenue in the East New York section of Brooklyn, is a public charter school that operates under the Achievement First network. As part of a larger organization known for its rigorous academic model, the school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education to students in historically underserved communities. Its pedagogical approach typically emphasizes structured classroom environments, data-driven instruction, and a strong focus on preparing students for success in college and beyond.
The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects, such as mathematics and literacy, with character development and social-emotional learning. By maintaining high expectations for both academic performance and behavioral conduct, Achievement First Aspire aims to close the achievement gap and provide students with the foundational skills necessary to navigate higher education and professional careers. As a charter institution, it operates with a level of autonomy that allows it to implement specific educational strategies while remaining accountable to public oversight and performance metrics.
The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects, such as mathematics and literacy, with character development and social-emotional learning. By maintaining high expectations for both academic performance and behavioral conduct, Achievement First Aspire aims to close the achievement gap and provide students with the foundational skills necessary to navigate higher education and professional careers. As a charter institution, it operates with a level of autonomy that allows it to implement specific educational strategies while remaining accountable to public oversight and performance metrics.
775
Total Students
59.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
107.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic | 148 |
| Black | 580 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More | 8 |
| American Indian | 14 |
| Pacific Islander | 8 |
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Black580 (74.8 %)
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Hispanic148 (19.1 %)
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American Indian14 (1.8 %)
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Asian13 (1.7 %)
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Two or More8 (1.0 %)
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Pacific Islander8 (1.0 %)
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White4 (0.5 %)
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: | ACHIEVEMENT FIRST ASPIRE CHARTER SCHOOL |
| Phone: | (347)838-0205 |
| Website: | http://www.achievementfirst.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 9th |
| Total Students: | 775 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 59.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 807 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 28 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
58
Grade 1
62
Grade 2
58
Grade 3
76
Grade 4
73
Grade 5
94
Grade 6
84
Grade 7
77
Grade 8
90
Grade 9
103
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 58 |
| Grade 1 | 62 |
| Grade 2 | 58 |
| Grade 3 | 76 |
| Grade 4 | 73 |
| Grade 5 | 94 |
| Grade 6 | 84 |
| Grade 7 | 77 |
| Grade 8 | 90 |
| Grade 9 | 103 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 403 | 52% |
| Male | 372 | 48% |
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