Is Academy for Innovative Studies a good school?

Academy for Innovative Studies ranks in the bottom 0.6% of Indiana alternative schools.

How many students attend Academy for Innovative Studies?

In the 2022-23 school year, 348 students attended Academy for Innovative Studies.

What is the racial makeup of Academy for Innovative Studies?

Students at Academy for Innovative Studies are 42% White, 37% African American, 16% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Academy for Innovative Studies School in Evansville IN

Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy for Innovative Studies is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.54. (See more...)

Compare Details Academy for Innovative Studies ranks worse than 99.4% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.38. (See more...)

Compare Details Academy for Innovative Studies ranks worse than 100% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.26. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Academy for Innovative Studies freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Compare Details Student population at Academy for Innovative Studies is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.7%), African American (37.4%), two or more races (16.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy for Innovative Studies is 8.8, which is the lowest among 3 alternative schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District! (See more...)

Compare Academy for Innovative Studies employs 39.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy for Innovative Studies is $25,085, which is the highest among 3 alternative schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Academy for Innovative Studies:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy for Innovative Studies 482^nd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Academy for Innovative Studies in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Academy for Innovative Studies 431^st of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Academy for Innovative Studies in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp 239^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2014	0.40	1033^rd	1036	0.3%
2015	0.23	1039^th	1040	0.1%
2016	8.47	979^th	1046	6.4%
2017	0.29	1032^nd	1033	0.1%
2018	1.52	1019^th	1027	0.8%
2021	6.48	968^th	1016	4.7%
2022	4.29	1010^th	1020	1.0%
2023	3.54	1016^th	1016	0.0%

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

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2013	0.00	444^th	444	0.0%
2014	0.17	464^th	470	1.3%
2015	0.70	479^th	485	1.2%
2016	1.11	488^th	494	1.2%
2017	0.42	470^th	472	0.4%
2018	1.41	471^st	473	0.4%
2021	4.82	475^th	483	1.7%
2022	4.57	485^th	490	1.0%
2023	4.79	484^th	489	1.0%
2024	5.38	482^nd	485	0.6%

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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 Academy for Innovative Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2012	0.96	371^st	373	0.5%
2013	0.72	350^th	353	0.8%
2014	0.10	379^th	379	0.0%
2015	1.75	394^th	400	1.5%
2016	2.38	381^st	394	3.3%
2017	1.13	376^th	380	1.1%
2018	2.28	379^th	385	1.6%
2019	0.13	386^th	389	0.8%
2021	6.75	374^th	388	3.6%
2022	5.24	382^nd	409	6.6%
2023	5.56	386^th	398	3.0%
2024	4.26	431^st	431	0.0%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Academy for Innovative Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	24.99	222^nd	289	23.2%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy for Innovative Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.83	367^th	379	3.2%
2024	3.92	377^th	377	0.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Academy for Innovative Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	3.49	392^nd	392	0.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Academy for Innovative Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.70	378^th	383	1.3%
2024	3.76	392^nd	392	0.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Academy for Innovative Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	4.38	358^th	378	5.3%
2023	3.09	368^th	375	1.9%
2024	2.09	381^st	381	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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	77	45	0	0	0	0	64	186
2012	133	80	0	0	0	0	40	253
2013	217	154	0	6	0	0	49	426
2014	317	172	0	13	2	1	68	573
2015	334	179	1	16	4	0	85	619
2016	403	202	3	17	4	1	86	716
2017	393	212	2	12	4	1	105	729
2018	334	208	0	17	3	3	92	657
2019	159	129	0	11	2	0	66	367
2020	170	148	0	17	3	0	61	399
2021	170	133	0	11	2	0	47	363
2022	128	93	0	10	0	0	38	269
2023	145	130	0	15	1	1	56	348

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 Academy for Innovative Studies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	186	20.6	9.0	68.8
2012	253	31.1	8.1	70
2013	426	37.0	11.5	72.5
2014	573	58.1	9.8	75.9
2015	619	58.0	10.6	81.1
2016	716	63.0	11.3	72.6
2017	729	91.1	8.0	75.4
2018	657	81.1	8.0	78.8
2019	367	37.9	9.6	87.2
2020	399	41.9	9.5	80.5
2021	363	40.2	9.0	73.3
2022	269	35.5	7.5	59.1
2023	348	39.1	8.8	81.9

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 Academy for Innovative Studies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	186	20.6	9.0	68.8
2012	253	31.1	8.1	70
2013	426	37.0	11.5	72.5
2014	573	58.1	9.8	75.9
2015	619	58.0	10.6	81.1
2016	716	63.0	11.3	72.6
2017	729	91.1	8.0	75.4
2018	657	81.1	8.0	78.8
2019	367	37.9	9.6	87.2
2020	399	41.9	9.5	80.5
2021	363	40.2	9.0	73.3
2022	269	35.5	7.5	59.1
2023	348	39.1	8.8	81.9

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 Academy for Innovative Studies

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$917 (7.0%)	$12,189 (93.0%)	$13,106
2020	$1,603 (12.6%)	$11,118 (87.4%)	$12,721
2021	$3,133 (13.1%)	$20,764 (86.9%)	$23,898
2022	$13,446 (53.6%)	$11,639 (46.4%)	$25,085

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy for Innovative Studies

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 386^th of 389 High schools	Ranks 386^th of 398 High schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Academy for Innovative Studies)	0	2.7	2.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)	46.6	43.4	3.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Academy for Innovative Studies)	0	0
8th Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)	37.4	34.8	2.6%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	367	348	5.2%
African American	129	130	0.8%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	15	36.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	159	145	8.8%
Two or More Races	66	56	15.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.2%	81.9%	5.3%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (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 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Academy for Innovative Studies	Public, Magnet, Alternative	K-12	2319 Stringtown Rd	Evansville	47711	Vanderburgh County	Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp	No	Yes	No	Yes	(812) 435-0979	348	39	8.8	81.9%	145 (41.7%)	130 (37.4%)	15 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	56 (16.1%)								(n/a)	6.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	6.0	2.2	0.0	2.3	4.2	3.8	0.0	$25,085	$13,446	$11,639
EVSC Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2319 Stringtown Road	Evansville	47711	Vanderburgh County	Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(812) 435-8280	238	10	23.0	59.7%	160 (67.2%)	34 (14.3%)	9 (3.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (13.9%)								(n/a)	31.3	6.3		20.0	46.7	25.9		6.7	14.3	15.1
Benjamin Bosse High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1300 Washington Ave	Evansville	47714	Vanderburgh County	Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 477-1661	833	61	13.6	72.7%	274 (32.9%)	304 (36.5%)	96 (11.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.0%)	116 (13.9%)								(n/a)	29.4	6.2									26.1	$11,843	$1,282	$10,561

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