BELIEVE Circle City High School

BELIEVE Circle City High School is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a total enrollment of 213 students. The school's academic performance and other key metrics suggest it is underperforming compared to other schools in the state.

Academically, BELIEVE Circle City High School lags behind the state average, with only 33.85% of students proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and just 16.92% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics. The school's ILEARN/Biology proficiency rate of 24.14% also falls short of the 29% state average. Attendance is a significant concern, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 32.3%, which is quite high. The school serves a predominantly non-white student population, with 51.64% African American and 40.85% Hispanic students, and a high percentage (96.71%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $19,212 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.2 to 1, the academic performance data suggests that these investments have not yet translated into improved student outcomes. Addressing the school's challenges, which include academic performance, attendance, and serving a disadvantaged student population, will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to school improvement, with a focus on instructional quality, student engagement, and targeted support for economically disadvantaged students.