Indiana Connections Career Academy

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Indiana Connections Career Academy ranks 233 rd of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Indiana Connections Career Academy is a public charter virtual high school serving grades 6-12 in Indianapolis, IN, with an enrollment of 745 students. The school is part of the Indiana Connections Career Academy district, which is ranked 261 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Indiana Connections Career Academy has seen improvements in its 4-year graduation rate, increasing from 61.9% in 2018-2019 to 79.0% in 2022-2023, it still lags behind nearby high-performing schools like Brownsburg High School (99.2%) and Zionsville Community High School (98.5%). The school's test scores, particularly in math, are also significantly lower than the state and surrounding school averages, with only 14.71% of students proficient or better in ILEARN Math, compared to the state average of over 30% in each grade level. Additionally, Indiana Connections Career Academy has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (11.8%) compared to the state average and nearby schools.

However, the school performs better in certain student subgroups, ranking 59th out of 132 Indiana high schools for its African American students and 84th out of 184 for its Hispanic students. This indicates that the school is providing more support and opportunities for these underrepresented groups. When compared to lower-performing schools in the area, such as Ben Davis High School and Pike High School, Indiana Connections Career Academy still outperforms them in key metrics. Overall, the school faces challenges in improving student outcomes, but it is making progress in certain areas and providing more opportunities for some underrepresented student groups.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 6-12

6640 Intech Boulevard - Ste 10
Indianapolis, IN 46278

(317) 732-7790

District: Indiana Connections Career Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
233^rd of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,936

Student/teacher ratio: 25.8

Number of students: 724

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.1%

African American:

10.2%

Hispanic:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Indiana Connections Career Academy ranks worse than 67.2% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.63. (See more...)

Compare Details Indiana Connections Career Academy ranks worse than 54.1% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.56. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Indiana Connections 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 (72.1%), African American (10.2%), Hispanic (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Indiana Connections Career Academy is 25.8. (See more...)

Compare Indiana Connections Career Academy employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Indiana Connections Career Academy is $6,936.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Indiana Connections Career Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Indiana Connections Career Academy 326^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Indiana Connections Career Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Indiana Connections Career Academy 233^rd of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Indiana Connections Career Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

African American students:

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Indiana Connections Career Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Indiana Connections Career Academy 240^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Indiana Connections Career Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	35.92	324^th	490	33.9%
2023	40.09	292^nd	489	40.3%
2024	34.63	326^th	485	32.8%

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

Rank History for Indiana Connections Career Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Indiana Connections Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2019	31.25	283^rd	389	27.2%
2021	44.02	216^th	388	44.3%
2022	27.88	305^th	409	25.4%
2023	40.40	242^nd	398	39.2%
2024	44.56	233^rd	431	45.9%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Indiana Connections Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.36	30^th	104	71.2%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Indiana Connections Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.76	83^rd	285	70.9%
2024	76.83	45^th	289	84.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Indiana Connections Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.64	147^th	379	61.2%
2024	41.58	218^th	377	42.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Indiana Connections Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.43	219^th	388	43.6%
2024	39.29	238^th	392	39.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Indiana Connections Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.55	249^th	383	35.0%
2024	43.62	214^th	392	45.4%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Indiana Connections Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	55.66	45^th	125	64.0%
2023	70.70	31^st	125	75.2%
2024	41.65	56^th	132	57.6%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Indiana Connections Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	13.79	150^th	164	8.5%
2023	49.35	73^rd	166	56.0%
2024	48.08	78^th	184	57.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Indiana Connections Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	26.54	300^th	378	20.6%
2023	28.21	284^th	375	24.3%
2024	37.01	240^th	381	37.0%

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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 Indiana Connections Career Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	53	4	2	7	0	0	6	72
2019	308	30	4	23	1	1	18	385
2020	286	31	1	33	1	0	21	373
2021	463	40	3	63	1	2	39	611
2022	464	58	6	66	1	1	43	639
2023	537	73	5	80	1	1	48	745
2024	522	74	5	72	2	2	47	724

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 Indiana Connections Career Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	72	7.0	10.2	38.9
2019	385	7.6	50.6	38.2
2020	373	12.3	30.1	38.3
2021	611	18.3	33.3	40.3
2022	639	36.0	17.7	39.3
2023	745	19.0	39.2	43.8
2024	724	28.0	25.8	42.5

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 Indiana Connections Career Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	72	7.0	10.2	38.9
2019	385	7.6	50.6	38.2
2020	373	12.3	30.1	38.3
2021	611	18.3	33.3	40.3
2022	639	36.0	17.7	39.3
2023	745	19.0	39.2	43.8
2024	724	28.0	25.8	42.5

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 Indiana Connections Career Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$64 (3.7%)	$1,674 (96.3%)	$1,738
2020	$229 (2.6%)	$8,533 (97.4%)	$8,762
2021	$450 (8.7%)	$4,716 (91.3%)	$5,167
2022	$402 (5.8%)	$6,534 (94.2%)	$6,936

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Indiana Connections 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 283^rd of 389 High schools	Ranks 242^nd of 398 High schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Indiana Connections Career Academy)	25.5	22.9	2.6%
End of Course Biology (Indiana Connections Career Academy)	25.5	22.9	2.6%
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	385	745	93.5%
African American	30	73	143.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	23	80	247.8%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	308	537	74.4%
Two or More Races	18	48	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.2%	43.8%	5.6%

Schools Near Indiana Connections 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 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	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
Indiana Connections Career Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	6640 Intech Boulevard - Ste 10	Indianapolis	46278	Marion County	Indiana Connections Career Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(317) 732-7790	724	28	25.8	42.5%	522 (72.1%)	74 (10.2%)	72 (9.9%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.5%)	44.6	233^rd of 431 public high schools	45.9%		40.4	242^nd of 398 public high schools	39.2%	9	45.6	9.5	22.7	30.4	42.4	35.1	22.7	14.9	11.9	14.7	56.4	$6,936	$402	$6,534
Pike High School	Public	9-12	5401 W 71st St	Indianapolis	46268	Marion County	MSD Pike Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 291-5250	3,193	201	15.8	69.2%	217 (6.8%)	1,901 (59.5%)	876 (27.4%)	51 (1.6%)	1 (0.0%)	4 (0.1%)	143 (4.5%)	32.8	293^rd of 431 public high schools	32.0%		26.9	303^rd of 398 public high schools	23.9%	10	38.9	12.1									33.6	$11,559	$1,328	$10,230
Excel Center - West	Public, Charter	9-12	6000 W 34th St	Indianapolis	46224	Marion County	Excel Center - West	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 524-4005	359	16	22.4	22.3%	17 (4.7%)	232 (64.6%)	86 (24.0%)	10 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)								(n/a)												$4,565	$123	$4,442
Monarca Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	5525 W 34th Street	Indianapolis	46224	Marion County	Monarca Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 379-0499	99	9	11.0	46.5%	2 (2.0%)	9 (9.1%)	88 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			16.7	29.1		26.2	12.5	14.1		13.7
Speedway Senior High School	Public	9-12	5357 W 25th St	Speedway	46224	Marion County	School Town of Speedway	No	No	No	No	(317) 244-7238	572	35	16.3	44.8%	247 (43.2%)	132 (23.1%)	123 (21.5%)	34 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.3%)	84.5	37^th of 431 public high schools	91.4%		83	35^th of 398 public high schools	91.2%	2	60.8	44.2									62.4	$13,194	$1,443	$11,751
Herron-Riverside High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3010 N. White River Parkway Ea	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Herron-Riverside High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 231-0010	398	64	6.2	69.1%	59 (14.8%)	188 (47.2%)	126 (31.7%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (4.8%)	49.6	202^nd of 431 public high schools	53.1%		57.8	138^th of 398 public high schools	65.3%	64	52.3	23.9									16.9	$13,379	$2,333	$11,046
Zionsville Community High School	Public	9-12	1000 Mulberry St	Zionsville	46077	Boone County	Zionsville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 873-3355	2,319	120	19.3	7.1%	1,839 (79.3%)	64 (2.8%)	134 (5.8%)	145 (6.3%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	136 (5.9%)	96.4	3^rd of 431 public high schools	99.3%		97.1	3^rd of 398 public high schools	99.2%		83.9	58.3									75.4	$8,756	$226	$8,530
Area 31 Career & Technical Center	Public	6-12	1200 N High School Rd	Indianapolis	46214	Marion County	MSD Wayne Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 988-7230	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ben Davis High School	Public	10-12	1200 N Girls Sch Rd	Indianapolis	46214	Marion County	MSD Wayne Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 988-7000	3,274	180	18.1	68.1%	606 (18.5%)	1,288 (39.3%)	1,182 (36.1%)	23 (0.7%)	1 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	171 (5.2%)	17.3	357^th of 431 public high schools	17.2%		13	359^th of 398 public high schools	9.8%	2	26.5	7.3									12.5	$13,049	$1,094	$11,955
Achieve Virtual Education Academy	Public	7-12	1250 N High School Rd	Indianapolis	46224	Marion County	MSD Wayne Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 988-7144	631	27	23.5	47.5%	319 (50.6%)	129 (20.4%)	132 (20.9%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.1%)	47.5	215^th of 431 public high schools	50.1%		18.2	332^nd of 398 public high schools	16.6%	117	51.6	16.1		38.9	35.7	37.5		10.5	7.1	9.1	31.3	$9,214	$5,528	$3,686

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What is the racial makeup of Indiana Connections Career Academy?

Students at Indiana Connections Career Academy are 72% White, 10% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Is Indiana Connections Career Academy a good school?

Indiana Connections Career Academy ranks 233^rd of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Indiana Connections Career Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 724 students attended Indiana Connections Career Academy.

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