Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy

Summary:

Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy is an alternative public charter virtual school located in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 350 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 15.71% White, 59.71% African American, 19.43% Hispanic, and 5.14% two or more races.

Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy faces significant challenges in terms of student engagement, academic achievement, and resource allocation. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 56.0% in 2021-2022 to 41.3% in 2022-2023, and it has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.1% in 2022-2023 to 74.8% in 2021-2022. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by ILEARN and SAT assessments, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 8.78% of students were proficient or better in ILEARN English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.6% to 42.6% across different grade levels. In ILEARN Math, the school's proficiency rate was just 4.05%, compared to the state average of 31.4% to 52.4%.

When compared to nearby alternative schools, such as Impact Academy 1, Impact Academy 2, and IN School for the Blind & Vis Imprd, Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy generally performs worse academically. Additionally, the school serves a high-need population, with 69.43% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. The school's spending per student has also fluctuated, from $22,607 in 2020-2021 to $6,260 in 2021-2022, and its student-teacher ratio has varied from 5.5 in 2020-2021 to 46.9 in 2021-2022, which may have contributed to the school's low academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

4352 Mitthoeffer Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46235

(317) 939-3787

District: Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
958^th of 1,010 Indiana Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,260

Student/teacher ratio: 3.4

Number of students: 289

Racial breakdown:

African American:

64.0%

White:

17.3%

Hispanic:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy ranks worse than 94.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.69. (See more...)

Compare Details Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy ranks worse than 99% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.73. (See more...)

Compare Details Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy ranks worse than 87.9% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.7. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy 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 Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (64%), White (17.3%), Hispanic (12.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy is 3.4. (See more...)

Compare Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy employs 83 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy is $6,260.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy 958^th of 1010 Indiana public elementary schools. (See Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy 480^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy 379^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2021	50.66	546^th	1016	46.3%
2022	5.39	989^th	1020	3.0%
2023	8.14	944^th	1016	7.1%
2024	7.69	958^th	1010	5.1%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	5.96	481^st	490	1.8%
2023	9.76	450^th	489	8.0%
2024	5.73	480^th	485	1.0%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	4.47	389^th	409	4.9%
2023	16.48	343^rd	398	13.8%
2024	12.70	379^th	431	12.1%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.34	159^th	285	44.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.52	333^rd	379	12.1%
2024	26.19	294^th	377	22.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.09	339^th	388	12.6%
2024	10.07	360^th	392	8.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.75	342^nd	383	10.7%
2024	13.87	350^th	392	10.7%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	21.50	101^st	125	19.2%
2023	34.80	68^th	125	45.6%
2024	43.30	53^rd	132	59.8%

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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 Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	12	17	4	1	34
2022	99	315	66	36	516
2023	55	209	68	18	350
2024	50	185	37	17	289

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

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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 Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	34	6.1	5.5	44.1
2022	516	11.0	46.9	75.2
2023	350	39.0	8.9	69.4
2024	289	83.0	3.4	42.2

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 Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	34	6.1	5.5	44.1
2022	516	11.0	46.9	75.2
2023	350	39.0	8.9	69.4
2024	289	83.0	3.4	42.2

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 Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$9,912 (43.8%)	$12,694 (56.2%)	$22,606
2022	$1,068 (17.1%)	$5,193 (83.0%)	$6,260

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Schools Near Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4352 Mitthoeffer Rd	Indianapolis	46235	Marion County	Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy	Yes	No	Yes	No	(317) 939-3787	289	83	3.4	42.2%	50 (17.3%)	185 (64.0%)	37 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.9%)								(n/a)	24.1	3.5	0.0	17.4	14.3	0.0	11.1	7.9	8.8	6.3	8.7	9.5	0.0	0.0	2.6	4.1	19.1	18.2	$6,260	$1,068	$5,193
Warren Online Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	10502 E. 21st Street	Indianapolis	46229	Marion County	MSD Warren Township	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 532-1860	558	45	12.3	68.8%	105 (18.8%)	317 (56.8%)	89 (15.9%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.2%)								(n/a)	10.3	1.7	0.0		23.5	18.2	19.2	14.0	16.7	16.7		11.8	9.5	4.4	4.8	8.2	17.7	17.5
Irvington Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5751 E University Ave	Indianapolis	46219	Marion County	Irvington Community School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 357-5359	328	91	10.5	74.4%	188 (57.3%)	55 (16.8%)	54 (16.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.1%)								(n/a)	37.8	7.3																25.4	$9,753	$2,182	$7,571
Dynamic Minds Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	8350 Craig St	Indianapolis	46250	Marion County	Dynamic Minds Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(260) 665-4600	130	11	11.8	20.0%	75 (57.7%)	25 (19.2%)	14 (10.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (11.5%)								(n/a)	66.7	33.3							6.5							6.9		40.0	$35,967	$6,039	$29,929
Indiana School For The Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1200 E 42nd St	Indianapolis	46205	Marion County	Indiana School For The Deaf	No	No	No	No	(317) 550-4800	274	59	4.6	84.3%	176 (64.2%)	28 (10.2%)	28 (10.2%)	13 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	28 (10.2%)								(n/a)	25.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	11.1	18.0	20.0	13.0	11.1	14.8	0.0	15.4	7.7	10.0	8.7	9.9	11.1	3.1	$00	$00	$00
IN Math & Science Academy - North	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	7435 N Keystone Ave	Indianapolis	46240	Marion County	IN Math & Science Academy - North	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 259-7300	600	60	10.0	85.0%	27 (4.5%)	363 (60.5%)	200 (33.3%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)								(n/a)	39.1	19.6	17.1	15.2	14.0	34.7	18.6	18.6	19.8	17.1	10.9	9.3	14.3	0.0	12.1	9.8	7.0	13.3	$12,813	$3,895	$8,919
Victory College Prep	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1780 Sloan Ave	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Victory College Prep	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 351-1534	1,024	83	12.3	91.2%	117 (11.4%)	618 (60.4%)	202 (19.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (8.1%)								(n/a)	21.8	5.5	21.6	25.6	28.6	26.0	45.1	50.0	33.0	48.7	40.7	51.3	31.5	28.8	24.4	37.5	14.9	22.0	$12,704	$4,682	$8,023
IN School for the Blind & Vis Imprd	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	7725 N College Ave	Indianapolis	46240	Marion County	IN School for the Blind & Vis Imprd	No	No	No	No	(317) 253-1481	108	37	2.9	70.4%	57 (52.8%)	27 (25.0%)	16 (14.8%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.6%)								(n/a)	50.0	0.0							11.8							0.0			$00	$00	$00
Impact Academy 2	Public, Alternative	K-12	320 N Tibbs Ave	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4411	66	24	2.7		43 (65.2%)	9 (13.6%)	5 (7.6%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	7 (10.6%)								(n/a)	20.0	10.0						0.0	0.0						0.0	0.0			$21,509	$1,462	$20,047
Impact Academy 3	Public, Alternative	K-12	320 N Tibbs Ave	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4411	44	45	.9		32 (72.7%)	7 (15.9%)	1 (2.3%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.8%)								(n/a)	60.0	0.0							0.0							0.0			$22,516	$1,462	$21,054

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Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 5.1% of Indiana alternative schools.

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What is the racial makeup of Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy?

Students at Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy are 64% African American, 17% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 289 students attended Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy.

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