Enrollment
1,038
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 420083507354 Charter school
Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs — Philadelphia, PA
Federal NCES profile for Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs reports 1,038 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 75.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 519 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs spends $20,015 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 81.9% from local sources (property taxes), 0.1% from the state, and 18.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,038 | top 91% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 22% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,015
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 519 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,038 Top 91% in Pennsylvania — larger than 9% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 75.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 420083507354
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.3%
African American 17.6%
White 3.3%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 519:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs, which includes Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs.
$20,015
Per student
-12%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 81.9%
State 0.1%
Federal 18.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs
How many students attend Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs?
Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs has 1,038 students enrolled. It is a other school in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs is 11.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs?
The largest demographic group at Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs is Hispanic or Latino at 77.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs?
Aspira Bilingual Cyber Cs has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.