The Hope Academy Inc.

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The Hope Academy Inc. ranks 275 th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

The Hope Academy Inc. is a small public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a student population of just 33 students. While the school has seen fluctuations in its racial makeup, with White students making up the majority in the 2022-2023 school year, its overall performance has been relatively low, ranking 283 out of 431 Indiana high schools and receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Hope Academy Inc. faces several key challenges compared to nearby high-performing schools. Its 4-year graduation rate of 57.1% for 2022-2023 is significantly lower than the rates at Perry Meridian High School (93.1%) and Christel House Watanabe Manual High School (96.4%). The school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17.9% in 2020-2021 to 43.9% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state average and nearby schools. Academically, the school's students have struggled, with only 52.94% proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing and 0% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics for 11th grade in 2023-2024, significantly lower than state and nearby school averages.

Despite the school's poor performance, it has a relatively high spending per student, with $52,606 spent in the 2021-2022 school year. Additionally, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 2.4 to 3.7 over the past three school years, but this small class size has not translated into better learning outcomes for students. The Hope Academy Inc. appears to be struggling to provide a quality education for its students, and addressing these challenges will be crucial for the school to improve student outcomes and better serve the local Indianapolis Public Schools community.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

3919 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227

(317) 572-9440

District: The Hope Academy Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
275^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $52,606

Student/teacher ratio: 2.5

Number of students: 40

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.5%

African American:

20.0%

Hispanic:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Hope Academy Inc. ranks worse than 63.8% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.56. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at The Hope Academy Inc. 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 Student population at The Hope Academy Inc. is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.5%), African American (20%), Hispanic (12.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Hope Academy Inc. is 2.5. (See more...)

Compare The Hope Academy Inc. employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Hope Academy Inc. is $52,606.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks The Hope Academy Inc. 275^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See The Hope Academy Inc. in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

White students:

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SchoolDigger ranks The Hope Academy Inc. 254^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Hope Academy Inc.

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Rank History for all students at The Hope Academy Inc.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.12	367^th	409	10.3%
2024	37.56	275^th	431	36.2%

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Rank History for Female students at The Hope Academy Inc.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.33	322^nd	392	17.9%

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Rank History for White students at The Hope Academy Inc.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.44	230^th	381	39.6%

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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 The Hope Academy Inc.

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	14	1	0	4	0	1	20
2022	22	2	1	2	0	2	29
2023	21	4	1	3	0	4	33
2024	23	8	1	5	1	2	40

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 The Hope Academy Inc.

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	20	5.3	3.7	50
2022	29	12.0	2.4	n/a
2023	33	9.0	3.6	27.3
2024	40	16.0	2.5	7.5

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 The Hope Academy Inc.

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	20	5.3	3.7	50
2022	29	12.0	2.4	n/a
2023	33	9.0	3.6	27.3
2024	40	16.0	2.5	7.5

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 The Hope Academy Inc.

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$11,863 (15.3%)	$65,491 (84.7%)	$77,354
2022	$9,399 (17.9%)	$43,207 (82.1%)	$52,606

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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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
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
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
Southport High School	Public	9-12	971 E Banta Rd	Indianapolis	46227	Marion County	Perry Township Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 789-4800	2,376	135	17.6	70.3%	845 (35.6%)	334 (14.1%)	640 (26.9%)	437 (18.4%)	1 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	117 (4.9%)	34.9	285^th of 431 public high schools	33.9%		29.8	293^rd of 398 public high schools	26.4%	8	35.9	17.2	32.9	$10,017	$1,436	$8,581
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)
Beech Grove Senior High School	Public	9-12	5330 Hornet Ave	Beech Grove	46107	Marion County	Beech Grove City Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 786-1447	892	57	15.5	63.6%	568 (63.7%)	131 (14.7%)	127 (14.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.1%)	20.9	341^st of 431 public high schools	20.9%		23.4	315^th of 398 public high schools	20.9%	26	28.7	5.9	32.0	$12,168	$1,476	$10,693
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)
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
Perry Meridian High School	Public	9-12	401 W Meridian School Rd	Indianapolis	46217	Marion County	Perry Township Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 789-4400	2,373	129	18.3	57.6%	1,045 (44.0%)	239 (10.1%)	346 (14.6%)	618 (26.0%)	1 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	122 (5.1%)	51.3	191^st of 431 public high schools	55.7%		60.1	123^rd of 398 public high schools	69.1%	68	50.2	19.3	41.3	$10,025	$1,280	$8,745

Frequently Asked Questions about The Hope Academy Inc.

How many students attend The Hope Academy Inc.?

In the 2023-24 school year, 40 students attended The Hope Academy Inc..

Is The Hope Academy Inc. a good school?

The Hope Academy Inc. ranks 275^th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of The Hope Academy Inc.?

Students at The Hope Academy Inc. are 58% White, 20% African American, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% American Indian.

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