Christel House DORS

Summary:

Christel House DORS is a public charter high school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving grades 9-12 with a diverse student population. The school faces significant challenges, including consistently low graduation rates, extremely high chronic absenteeism, and poor academic performance on standardized tests, particularly among vulnerable student subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools like George Washington High School and Southport High School, Christel House DORS has much lower four-year graduation rates, ranging from 13.7% to 32.9% over the past five years, and chronic absenteeism rates as high as 83.4% in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, only 5.88% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and 0% were proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics, significantly lower than state and district averages.

Despite the school's struggles, it spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $4,960 to $7,897 per student over the past four years. This raises questions about the efficient use of resources and the need for a more targeted approach to improving student outcomes. Christel House DORS has also seen a steady decline in its statewide school ranking, dropping from 369th out of 400 Indiana high schools in 2014-2015 to 421st out of 431 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance has not improved over time.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225

(317) 783-4686

District: Christel House DORS

SchoolDigger Rank:
400^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,447

Student/teacher ratio: 43.1

Number of students: 993

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.2%

African American:

35.6%

White:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Christel House DORS ranks worse than 92.8% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Christel House DORS 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: Hispanic (53.2%), African American (35.6%), White (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Christel House DORS is 43.1. (See more...)

Compare Christel House DORS employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Christel House DORS is $7,447.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Christel House DORS:

SchoolDigger ranks Christel House DORS 400^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Christel House DORS in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

Christel House DORS:

SchoolDigger ranks Christel House DORS 353^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Christel House DORS

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Rank History for all students at Christel House DORS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2015	7.04	369^th	400	7.8%
2022	3.08	403^rd	409	1.5%
2024	7.82	400^th	431	7.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Christel House DORS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	13.99	339^th	377	10.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Christel House DORS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.35	386^th	392	1.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Christel House DORS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	9.31	125^th	125	0.0%

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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 Christel House DORS

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	58	86	2	47	0	0	7	200
2014	33	47	52	44	0	0	4	180
2015	26	44	63	51	1	0	5	190
2016	39	79	72	69	0	0	7	266
2017	20	95	75	73	0	0	2	265
2018	49	79	93	62	0	0	4	287
2019	102	216	77	241	0	0	11	647
2020	69	199	24	263	0	0	12	567
2021	63	241	23	263	0	0	10	600
2022	67	304	21	305	0	0	8	705
2023	69	280	20	405	1	0	13	788
2024	79	354	19	528	0	1	12	993

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 Christel House DORS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	200	9.0	22.2	52.5
2014	180	5.0	36.0	87.2
2015	190	n/a	n/a	45.3
2016	266	n/a	n/a	54.9
2017	265	4.7	56.3	28.7
2018	287	5.5	52.1	74.9
2019	647	12.2	52.9	84.2
2020	567	11.8	48.0	88.9
2021	600	14.7	40.5	70.3
2022	705	n/a	n/a	75.7
2023	788	n/a	n/a	85.2
2024	993	23.0	43.1	77.3

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 Christel House DORS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	200	9.0	22.2	52.5
2014	180	5.0	36.0	87.2
2015	190	n/a	n/a	45.3
2016	266	n/a	n/a	54.9
2017	265	4.7	56.3	28.7
2018	287	5.5	52.1	74.9
2019	647	12.2	52.9	84.2
2020	567	11.8	48.0	88.9
2021	600	14.7	40.5	70.3
2022	705	n/a	n/a	75.7
2023	788	n/a	n/a	85.2
2024	993	23.0	43.1	77.3

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 Christel House DORS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$38 (0.8%)	$4,922 (99.2%)	$4,960
2020	$1,114 (14.1%)	$6,782 (85.9%)	$7,897
2021	$302 (4.4%)	$6,518 (95.6%)	$6,819
2022	$322 (4.3%)	$7,125 (95.7%)	$7,447

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Christel House DORS

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	647	788	21.8%
African American	216	280	29.6%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	77	20	74%
Hispanic	241	405	68%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	102	69	32.4%
Two or More Races	11	13	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.2%	85.2%	0.9%

Schools Near Christel House DORS

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (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 Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Christel House DORS	Public, Charter	9-12	2717 S East St	Indianapolis	46225	Marion County	Christel House DORS	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 783-4686	993	23	43.1	77.3%	79 (8.0%)	354 (35.6%)	528 (53.2%)	19 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.2%)	7.8	400^th of 431 public high schools	7.2%					(n/a)	5.9	0.0	18.8	$7,447	$322	$7,125
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2405 Madison Ave	Indianapolis	46225	Marion County	Christel House Academy South	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 226-2200	420	6	76.3	65.0%	114 (27.1%)	61 (14.5%)	220 (52.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.0%)	25.9	320^th of 431 public high schools	25.8%		20.3	326^th of 398 public high schools	18.1%	6	36.0	11.0	26.1	$14,435	$5,246	$9,189
Excel Center - University Heights	Public, Charter	9-12	3919 Madison Ave	Indianapolis	46227	Marion County	Excel Center - University Heights	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 524-4420	362	15	24.1	53.9%	56 (15.5%)	80 (22.1%)	55 (15.2%)	157 (43.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.9%)	5	421^st of 431 public high schools	2.3%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0		$3,962	$57	$3,906
The Hope Academy Inc.	Public, Charter	9-12	3919 Madison Ave	Indianapolis	46227	Marion County	The Hope Academy Inc.	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 572-9440	40	16	2.5	7.5%	23 (57.5%)	8 (20.0%)	5 (12.5%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.0%)	37.6	275^th of 431 public high schools	36.2%					(n/a)	52.9	0.0		$52,606	$9,399	$43,207
Dept of Correction Adult Schools	Public	7-12	302 W Washington St	Indianapolis	46204	Marion County	Indiana Department of Correction	No	No	No	No	(317) 233-3111	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Excel Center - Southeast	Public, Charter	9-12	2251 Sloan Avenue	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Excel Center - Southeast	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(574) 370-1130	108	12	9.0	48.1%	28 (25.9%)	43 (39.8%)	28 (25.9%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.5%)								(n/a)
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind	Public, Charter	9-12	3029 E Washington St	Indianapolis	46201	Marion County	Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 832-1200	578	27	21.4	64.4%	163 (28.2%)	205 (35.5%)	162 (28.0%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.9%)	29.1	309^th of 431 public high schools	28.3%		16.4	344^th of 398 public high schools	13.6%	35	44.9	15.0	20.1	$8,516	$1,635	$6,881
Arsenal Technical High School	Public	9-12	1500 E Michigan St	Indianapolis	46201	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 693-5300	2,524	136	18.5	65.8%	185 (7.3%)	828 (32.8%)	1,412 (55.9%)	18 (0.7%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (3.2%)	8.6	394^th of 431 public high schools	8.6%		7.2	374^th of 398 public high schools	6.0%	20	16.8	3.7	4.8	$17,310	$2,069	$15,242
Thrival Academy	Public	9-12	1500 E Michigan Street	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-2378	106	1	106.0	24.5%	7 (6.6%)	85 (80.2%)	11 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)								(n/a)	11.1	0.0	6.7	$20,160	$1,462	$18,698
George Washington High School	Public	9-12	2215 W Washington St	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 693-5555	624	54	11.6	56.7%	61 (9.8%)	276 (44.2%)	254 (40.7%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.3%)	8.5	395^th of 431 public high schools	8.4%		5.8	385^th of 398 public high schools	3.3%	10	16.4	4.5	3.5	$16,186	$1,840	$14,346

Frequently Asked Questions about Christel House DORS

How many students attend Christel House DORS?

In the 2023-24 school year, 993 students attended Christel House DORS.

Is Christel House DORS a good school?

Christel House DORS ranks in the bottom 7.2% of Indiana high schools.

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What is the racial makeup of Christel House DORS?

Students at Christel House DORS are 53% Hispanic, 36% African American, 8% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

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