About the School
Where Trade Meets Purpose

Aspire Trade High School is a tuition-free public charter school in Huntersville, NC. The first trade-focused high school in the Charlotte metro area for grades 9–12.

Aspire Trade High School offers 9th–12th grade students from Mecklenburg, Gaston, Cabarrus, and Iredell counties a career-focused education that combines hands-on trade training with a strong academic foundation – preparing every student to graduate ready for the workforce.

All students work toward earning their North Carolina Future-Ready Core Diploma – graduating with both a strong academic foundation and real career skills.
About the School
Where Trade Meets Purpose

Aspire Trade High School is a tuition-free public charter school in Huntersville, NC. The first trade-focused high school in the Charlotte metro area for grades 9–12.

Aspire Trade High School offers 9th–12th grade students from Mecklenburg, Gaston, Cabarrus, and Iredell counties a career-focused education that combines hands-on trade training with a strong academic foundation – preparing every student to graduate ready for the workforce.

All students work toward earning their North Carolina Future-Ready Core Diploma – graduating with both a strong academic foundation and real career skills.
  • Removing barriers so every student can succeed
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  • Career-Ready
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  • Industry-Prepared
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The North Carolina School Report Card provides information about school and district performance, including student achievement, academic growth, and school quality indicators. It helps families and communities understand how schools are performing and where improvements are needed.

Learn more at: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/data-reports/school-report-cards

Aspire Trade High School Yearly Performance History

Year Grade Performance
2025-2026 D 48
2024-2025 F 28
2023-2024 F 29