Is Hoosier College and Career Academy a good school?

Hoosier College and Career Academy ranks in the bottom 15.3% of Indiana high schools.

How many students attend Hoosier College and Career Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 784 students attended Hoosier College and Career Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Hoosier College and Career Academy?

Students at Hoosier College and Career Academy are 66% White, 14% African American, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Hoosier College and Career Academy

Summary:

Hoosier College and Career Academy is a public charter high school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 740 students. The school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Indiana high schools and struggling with low academic performance, dismal graduation rates, and high chronic absenteeism.

Hoosier College and Career Academy's performance is particularly concerning, with only 17.78% of students proficient in English Language Arts and a mere 4.81% proficient in Math, far below the state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has been consistently low, ranging from 27.9% to 51.7%, well below the state average. Additionally, the school has grappled with high chronic absenteeism, with 49.7% of students chronically absent in 2021-2022 and 22.9% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby public and charter high schools, such as Purdue Polytechnic High School North, Warren Central High School, and Lawrence Central High School, Hoosier College and Career Academy's performance lags significantly. These schools generally have higher proficiency rates, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and low-income students, who rank in the bottom 30-40% of Indiana high schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 7-12

5650 Caito Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46226

(317) 495-6494

District: Hoosier College and Career Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
365^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,646

Student/teacher ratio: 21.1

Number of students: 784

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.2%

African American:

13.8%

Hispanic:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hoosier College and Career Academy ranks worse than 89.1% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.75. (See more...)

Compare Details Hoosier College and Career Academy ranks worse than 84.7% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.1. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hoosier College and Career Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), African American (13.8%), Hispanic (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hoosier College and Career Academy is 21.1. (See more...)

Compare Hoosier College and Career Academy employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hoosier College and Career Academy is $8,646.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hoosier College and Career Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Hoosier College and Career Academy 432^nd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Hoosier College and Career Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Hoosier College and Career Academy 365^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Hoosier College and Career Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hoosier College and Career Academy 333^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hoosier College and Career Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2019	6.06	447^th	470	4.9%
2021	14.48	412^th	483	14.7%
2022	8.00	464^th	490	5.3%
2023	13.19	429^th	489	12.3%
2024	11.75	432^nd	485	10.9%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hoosier College and Career Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Hoosier College and Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2019	5.76	365^th	389	6.2%
2021	12.96	357^th	388	8.0%
2022	7.64	374^th	409	8.6%
2023	10.03	366^th	398	8.0%
2024	16.10	365^th	431	15.3%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Hoosier College and Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.29	94^th	104	9.6%
2024	11.83	96^th	102	5.9%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Hoosier College and Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.65	220^th	285	22.8%
2024	46.75	132^nd	289	54.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hoosier College and Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.12	351^st	379	7.4%
2024	18.16	324^th	377	14.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Hoosier College and Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.36	360^th	388	7.2%
2024	11.66	355^th	392	9.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Hoosier College and Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.55	353^rd	383	7.8%
2024	18.49	326^th	392	16.8%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Hoosier College and Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	48.83	53^rd	125	57.6%
2023	15.69	117^th	125	6.4%
2024	29.93	92^nd	132	30.3%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Hoosier College and Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	6.46	161^st	164	1.8%
2023	14.53	153^rd	166	7.8%
2024	19.76	161^st	184	12.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at Hoosier College and Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	3.70	364^th	378	3.7%
2023	7.20	359^th	375	4.3%
2024	11.27	349^th	381	8.4%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hoosier College and Career Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	517	63	1	47	1	1	33	663
2018	600	87	4	41	2	0	32	766
2019	588	103	3	56	1	0	42	793
2020	662	123	4	98	8	0	51	946
2021	459	111	4	56	2	1	43	676
2022	335	80	3	51	1	1	35	506
2023	491	111	5	86	0	0	47	740
2024	519	108	6	83	1	1	66	784

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hoosier College and Career Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	663	21.9	30.2	55.2
2018	766	21.8	35.0	88.1
2019	793	28.4	27.8	62
2020	946	30.0	31.5	60.6
2021	676	30.2	22.3	59
2022	506	31.0	16.3	43.1
2023	740	26.0	28.4	47.3
2024	784	37.0	21.1	59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hoosier College and Career Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	663	21.9	30.2	55.2
2018	766	21.8	35.0	88.1
2019	793	28.4	27.8	62
2020	946	30.0	31.5	60.6
2021	676	30.2	22.3	59
2022	506	31.0	16.3	43.1
2023	740	26.0	28.4	47.3
2024	784	37.0	21.1	59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hoosier College and Career Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$541 (9.7%)	$5,062 (90.3%)	$5,603
2020	$434 (6.6%)	$6,126 (93.4%)	$6,560
2021	$672 (10.1%)	$5,978 (89.9%)	$6,650
2022	$1,613 (18.7%)	$7,033 (81.3%)	$8,646

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hoosier College and Career Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 447^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 429^th of 489 Middle schools	7.4%
Ranks 365^th of 389 High schools	Ranks 366^th of 398 High schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hoosier College and Career Academy)	22.2	18	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hoosier College and Career Academy)	22.2	18	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Hoosier College and Career Academy)	11.1	8	3.1%
7th Grade Math (Hoosier College and Career Academy)	11.1	8	3.1%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hoosier College and Career Academy)	23.2	22.6	0.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hoosier College and Career Academy)	23.2	22.6	0.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Hoosier College and Career Academy)	5.4	3.2	2.2%
8th Grade Math (Hoosier College and Career Academy)	5.4	3.2	2.2%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%
End of Course Biology (Hoosier College and Career Academy)	5.3	6.6	1.3%
End of Course Biology (Hoosier College and Career Academy)	5.3	6.6	1.3%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	793	740	6.7%
African American	103	111	7.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	56	86	53.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	588	491	16.5%
Two or More Races	42	47	11.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62%	47.3%	14.7%

Schools Near Hoosier College and Career Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)			ILEARN Math (2024)			ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hoosier College and Career Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	5650 Caito Drive	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	Hoosier College and Career Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(317) 495-6494	784	37	21.1	59.6%	519 (66.2%)	108 (13.8%)	83 (10.6%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (8.4%)	16.1	365^th of 431 public high schools	15.3%		10	366^th of 398 public high schools	8.0%	1	28.6	2.4	16.5	18.4	17.8	4.4	5.0	4.8	26.6	$8,646	$1,613	$7,033
Lawrence Central High School	Public	9-12	7300 E 56th St	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 964-7400	2,417	127	19.0	78.4%	265 (11.0%)	1,238 (51.2%)	722 (29.9%)	18 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	170 (7.0%)	13.2	378^th of 431 public high schools	12.3%		14	355^th of 398 public high schools	10.8%	23	26.4	6.6							12.0	$11,522	$702	$10,820
McKenzie Career Center	Public	6-12	7250 E 75th St	Indianapolis	46256	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 964-8000	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lawrence North High School	Public	9-12	7802 N Hague Rd	Indianapolis	46256	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 964-7700	2,832	150	18.8	68.9%	581 (20.5%)	1,217 (43.0%)	850 (30.0%)	24 (0.8%)	1 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	157 (5.5%)	25.1	323^rd of 431 public high schools	25.1%		29.7	294^th of 398 public high schools	26.1%	29	35.4	11.7							20.7	$9,827	$598	$9,229
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4352 Mitthoeffer Rd	Indianapolis	46235	Marion County	James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 552-1600	482	34	14.1	74.3%	11 (2.3%)	331 (68.7%)	125 (25.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.9%)	5.9	414^th of 431 public high schools	3.9%		6.8	377^th of 398 public high schools	5.3%	37	9.9	1.8							5.7	$13,482	$2,819	$10,663
Rooted School Indianapolis	Public, Charter	7-12	5750 E 30th St	Indianapolis	46218	Marion County	Rooted School Indianapolis	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 606-3500	158	18	8.7	84.8%	2 (1.3%)	146 (92.4%)	5 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	13.5	377^th of 431 public high schools	12.5%					(n/a)	7.1	0.0	14.8	14.8	14.8	7.4	3.7	5.6	28.6	$17,343	$3,235	$14,109
GEO Next Generation Academy	Public, Charter	8-12	4010 N Sherman Drive	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	GEO Next Generation Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 608-6220	222	19	11.6	82.0%	7 (3.2%)	126 (56.8%)	85 (38.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	11.1	383^rd of 431 public high schools	11.1%		8.3	369^th of 398 public high schools	7.3%	14	20.0	2.5	6.3	9.5	8.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	18.4	$16,582	$3,093	$13,489
Charles A Tindley Accelerated School	Public, Charter	7-12	3960 Meadows Dr	Indianapolis	46205	Marion County	Charles A Tindley Accelerated School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 545-1745	353	28	12.6	74.2%	2 (0.6%)	307 (87.0%)	33 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	8.9	392^nd of 431 public high schools	9.0%		13.3	357^th of 398 public high schools	10.3%	35	11.4	5.7	15.1	9.0	12.1	1.4	3.0	2.2	9.5	$15,718	$2,917	$12,801
Walker Career Center	Public	6-12	9651 E 21st St	Indianapolis	46229	Marion County	MSD Warren Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 532-6150	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Purdue Polytechnic High School North	Public, Charter	9-12	1115 Broad Ripple Ave	Indianapolis	46220	Marion County	Purdue Polytechnic High School North	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 832-1200	262	12	21.8	31.3%	119 (45.4%)	86 (32.8%)	34 (13.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.3%)	52.9	179^th of 431 public high schools	58.5%		47	195^th of 398 public high schools	51.0%	16	49.2	22.2							39.7	$13,385	$2,153	$11,232

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