How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Aspire Charter Academy | Shoals Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gary, Indiana | Shoals, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 666 | 669 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.7:1 | 14.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Aspire Charter Academy | Shoals Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,149 | $11,048 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.9% | 8.9% |
| State Revenue | 58.7% | 66.7% |
| Local Revenue | 20.4% | 24.4% |
Aspire Charter Academy
Federal State Local
Shoals Community School Corp
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Aspire Charter Academy | Shoals Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.3% | 96.0% |
| African American | 81.3% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.0% | 39.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Aspire Charter Academy | Shoals Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 184.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.2% | 30.8% |
School Types
Aspire Charter Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Shoals Community School Corp
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.