James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School

Summary:

James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School is a public charter high school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 474 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly African American (70%) and Hispanic (26%) student population, with a high percentage (74%) of students from low-income backgrounds.

The school's academic performance is significantly below the state average across various standardized tests, with only 9.91% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and just 1.8% proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 50.51% and 31.14%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has improved from 64.8% to 81.6%, but it is still below the state average. Additionally, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, with 33.7% of students chronically absent in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby public schools like Lawrence North High School and Lawrence Central High School, which have higher proficiency rates and better graduation rates, the James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School's performance is significantly lower. However, the school's performance is more comparable to other nearby charter schools, such as KIPP Indy Legacy High and GEO Next Generation Academy, which also struggle with low academic achievement and high chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4352 Mitthoeffer Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46235

(317) 552-1600

District: James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
414^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,482

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 482

Racial breakdown:

African American:

68.7%

Hispanic:

25.9%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School ranks worse than 96.1% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.92. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School 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: African American (68.7%), Hispanic (25.9%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School is $13,482.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School 414^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School in the ranking list.)

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James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School 368^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	3.13	401^st	409	2.0%
2023	6.83	377^th	398	5.3%
2024	5.92	414^th	431	3.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.73	64^th	74	13.5%
2024	31.48	67^th	94	28.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.85	273^rd	285	4.2%
2024	17.09	267^th	289	7.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.66	360^th	379	5.0%
2024	7.53	365^th	377	3.2%

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Rank History for Female students at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.68	368^th	388	5.2%
2024	5.03	385^th	392	1.8%

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Rank History for Male students at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.59	371^st	383	3.1%
2024	5.23	383^rd	392	2.3%

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Rank History for African American students at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	12.99	117^th	125	6.4%
2023	19.32	111^th	125	11.2%
2024	18.48	124^th	132	6.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	5.91	163^rd	164	0.6%
2023	9.38	164^th	166	1.2%
2024	7.65	182^nd	184	1.1%

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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 James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	11	238	74	0	8	331
2022	11	293	80	0	11	395
2023	10	332	123	0	9	474
2024	11	331	125	1	14	482

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	331	25.0	13.2	74
2022	395	26.0	15.1	75.2
2023	474	34.0	13.9	74.3
2024	482	34.0	14.1	74.3

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 James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	331	25.0	13.2	74
2022	395	26.0	15.1	75.2
2023	474	34.0	13.9	74.3
2024	482	34.0	14.1	74.3

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 James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,167 (11.5%)	$8,936 (88.4%)	$10,104
2022	$2,819 (20.9%)	$10,663 (79.1%)	$13,482

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Schools Near James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School

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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
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
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)
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
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
Warren Central High School	Public	9-12	9500 E 16th St	Indianapolis	46229	Marion County	MSD Warren Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 532-6200	3,398	188	18.0	65.8%	478 (14.1%)	1,865 (54.9%)	805 (23.7%)	20 (0.6%)	4 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	223 (6.6%)	17.6	356^th of 431 public high schools	17.4%		16.8	342^nd of 398 public high schools	14.1%	14	28.0	9.3							17.8	$11,247	$1,492	$9,755
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School

What is the racial makeup of James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School?

Students at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School are 69% African American, 26% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

Is James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School a good school?

James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School ranks in the bottom 3.9% of Indiana high schools.

How many students attend James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 482 students attended James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School.

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