Rooted School Indianapolis

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Rooted School Indianapolis is a public charter high school serving 138 students in grades 9-12 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school is part of the Rooted School Indianapolis District, which is ranked 371 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rooted School Indianapolis stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (96.38%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse racial compositions. Academically, the school consistently performs below state averages in ILEARN and SAT assessments, with only 14.81% of students proficient or better in ILEARN English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 41.8% for 7th grade and 42.6% for 8th grade. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 42.1% and an extremely high percentage of students (94.19%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio has fluctuated widely, from 7.1 in 2020-2021 to 28.6 in 2021-2022, suggesting instability in staffing.

Compared to nearby public and charter high schools, such as Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind, Warren Central High School, and Charles A Tindley Accelerated School, Rooted School Indianapolis performs significantly worse in terms of academic achievement, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. These findings suggest that the school is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students and may require targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its population.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 5750 E 30th St
       Indianapolis, IN  46218


(317) 606-3500

District: Rooted School Indianapolis

SchoolDigger Rank:
377th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,343 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  138

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.4%
White:
2.2%
Hispanic:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rooted School Indianapolis ranks worse than 87.5% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.4%), White (2.2%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rooted School Indianapolis is 10.6. (See more...)
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Compare Rooted School Indianapolis employs 13 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rooted School Indianapolis is $17,343.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rooted School Indianapolis:

SchoolDigger ranks Rooted School Indianapolis 377th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Rooted School Indianapolis in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Rooted School Indianapolis 337th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rooted School Indianapolis

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Rank History for all students at Rooted School Indianapolis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.48 377th 431 12.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rooted School Indianapolis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.52 320th 377 15.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Rooted School Indianapolis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.17 70th 132 47.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Rooted School Indianapolis

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 1 54 0 0 0 0 3 0 58
2022 2 80 0 2 0 0 2 0 86
2023 3 133 0 1 0 0 1 0 138

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 Rooted School Indianapolis

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 58 8.1 7.1 84.5
2022 86 3.0 28.6 94.2
2023 138 13.0 10.6 91.3

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 Rooted School Indianapolis

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 58 8.1 7.1 84.5
2022 86 3.0 28.6 94.2
2023 138 13.0 10.6 91.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rooted School Indianapolis

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $6,282 (31.3%) $13,790 (68.7%) $20,072
2022 $3,235 (18.7%) $14,108 (81.3%) $17,343

Data source: Indiana Department of Education


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Rooted School Indianapolis ranks in the bottom 12.5% of Indiana high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 138 students attended Rooted School Indianapolis.

Students at Rooted School Indianapolis are 96% African American, 2% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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