High Schools in Career Academy High School

Career Academy High School is the sole high school located in South Bend, Indiana. This school serves grades 9-12 and has an enrollment of 431 students. The student body is diverse, with 48.26% White, 29% African American, 11.37% Hispanic, 1.39% Asian, 0.46% Native American, and 9.51% two or more races.

While Career Academy High School has achieved a remarkable 100% four-year graduation rate, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is a concern. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 21.79% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics, and just 6.93% were proficient or better in ILEARN/Biology, significantly below the state average of 29%. The school's socioeconomic challenges, with over 54% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, may be contributing to these academic struggles.

Despite the academic performance concerns, Career Academy High School has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.3, suggesting a focus on personalized attention and support. However, the high per-student spending of $11,956 may indicate that the school's resources are not being effectively utilized to improve student learning and achievement. The school's leadership and community may need to explore targeted interventions and resource allocation strategies to address these challenges and ensure that all students at Career Academy High School have the opportunity to succeed.