How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Aspire Online Academy | Sierra High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 98 | 843 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 53.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Aspire Online Academy | Sierra High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,595 | $17,595 |
| District | Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Aspire Online Academy | Sierra High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.6% | 15.3% |
| African American | 14.3% | 17.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.0% | 56.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 7.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Aspire Online Academy | Sierra High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 12 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 205.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 114 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.