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Welcome to Aspire Charter Academy - Elevating Education, Building Character™

Aspire Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Gary serving students in grades K-8. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each student and integrate Moral Focus™ lessons into every school day. As a result, our students are well-prepared from kindergarten through eighth grade. A Stanford University study found National Heritage Academies partner-school students gained the equivalent of 3.5 months of additional learning each year compared to peers.

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Get Ready! Enrollment Updates Coming by March 2

New families can expect to find out if their child has been accepted by Monday, March 2.

Thank you for choosing a school that values academic growth, strong character, and partnership with parents.

Interested in applying for the 2026-27 school year? Apply here today!

Our Academic Success by the Numbers

13 Years

Student Responsibility

Aspire Charter Academy has outperformed the local district for the past 13 years.

#1

Top-Ranked Performance

Aspire is the #1 school in the area based on academic performance.

89%

Moral Focus™ Impact

89% of Aspire Charter Academy parents see a positive impact from NHA's Moral Focus™ program.

RaNae Robinson, Principal of Aspire Charter Academy in Gary, Indiana

Meet Your Principal

"There are many parts of my job that I love, but if I have to choose one favorite part, it would have to be the opportunity to touch the lives of children on a daily basis. I get to play an instrumental role in creating our future presidents, doctors, lawyers, teachers, pastors, and all other careers. This is my favorite part of serving as the proud principal of Aspire Charter Academy."

- ReNae Robinson, Principal at Aspire

Meet Your Principal

Why Families Trust Aspire Charter Academy

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Academic Excellence

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Moral Focus™

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Student Responsibility

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Parent Partnership

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Family & Student Support

At a Glance

K-8

Grades

694

Number of Students

2008

Year Opened

Aspire Parent

The curriculum at Aspire is outstanding! My daughter was homeschooled from 2nd grade until 6th grade. The school she attended last year was way too easy for her. Aspire keeps her challenged!

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