Summary:
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in the Indianapolis, Indiana area. Based on the available data, this school is consistently underperforming compared to other high schools in the state, ranking 404th out of 431 high schools and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school faces significant challenges, including low academic proficiency, high chronic absenteeism, and a low four-year graduation rate of just 38.2%. Only 12.07% of 11th-grade students demonstrated proficiency in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and just 1.72% were proficient in SAT/Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school's ILEARN/Biology Proficiency rate was 0% in 2022-2023, compared to a 29% statewide average.
Despite relatively high spending per student of $13,199, the school serves a predominantly minority student population, with 58.17% African American and 17.79% Hispanic students, and a high percentage (64.9%) of students from low-income families. Addressing the unique needs of this student population and improving academic outcomes will be crucial for Indianapolis Metropolitan High School to better serve the community and provide a quality education for its students.
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