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Academy for Innovative Studies

Summary:

The Academy for Innovative Studies is an alternative public school in Evansville, Indiana, serving 348 students in grades K-12. The school is part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, which is ranked 242 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Academy for Innovative Studies faces significant challenges in supporting student success. The school has struggled with low graduation rates, ranging from 11.7% to 35.7% over the past 5 years, which is much lower than the 87.5% rate at the nearby Benjamin Bosse High School. The school's performance on standardized tests is also significantly below district and state averages, with only 2.22% of students proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts and 3.76% in ILEARN/Math, compared to over 37% for the district. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 33.2% to 49.6% over the past 3 years, which is much higher than the 35.3% rate at Benjamin Bosse High School.

Despite the school's challenges, it has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has fluctuated over the past 3 years, ranging from 41.67% White to 37.36% African American, 4.31% Hispanic, and 16.09% two or more races. The school's spending per student has also increased significantly, from $12,721 in 2019-2020 to $25,085 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the $11,843 per student spent at Benjamin Bosse High School. However, these factors alone do not appear to be enough to overcome the broader issues the school is facing, and there may be opportunities to improve the educational outcomes for students through targeted interventions and strategies.


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Public, Magnet, Alternative K-12

 2319 Stringtown Rd
       Evansville, IN  47711

(812) 435-0979

District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
482nd of 485 Indiana Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,085 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  348

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.7%
African American:
37.4%
Two or more races:
16.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Academy for Innovative Studies is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details Academy for Innovative Studies ranks worse than 99.4% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.38. (See more...)
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Compare Details Academy for Innovative Studies ranks worse than 100% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.26. (See more...)
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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.
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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 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...)
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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
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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...)
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Compare Academy for Innovative Studies employs 39.1 full-time teachers.
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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 482nd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Academy for Innovative Studies in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Academy for Innovative Studies 431st of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Academy for Innovative Studies in the ranking list.)

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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp:

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


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Rank History for Academy for Innovative Studies

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 0.40 1033rd 1036 0.3%
2015 0.23 1039th 1040 0.1%
2016 8.47 979th 1046 6.4%
2017 0.29 1032nd 1033 0.1%
2018 1.52 1019th 1027 0.8%
2021 6.48 968th 1016 4.7%
2022 4.29 1010th 1020 1.0%
2023 3.54 1016th 1016 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Academy for Innovative Studies

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 0.00 444th 444 0.0%
2014 0.17 464th 470 1.3%
2015 0.70 479th 485 1.2%
2016 1.11 488th 494 1.2%
2017 0.42 470th 472 0.4%
2018 1.41 471st 473 0.4%
2021 4.82 475th 483 1.7%
2022 4.57 485th 490 1.0%
2023 4.79 484th 489 1.0%
2024 5.38 482nd 485 0.6%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Academy for Innovative Studies

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2012 0.96 371st 373 0.5%
2013 0.72 350th 353 0.8%
2014 0.10 379th 379 0.0%
2015 1.75 394th 400 1.5%
2016 2.38 381st 394 3.3%
2017 1.13 376th 380 1.1%
2018 2.28 379th 385 1.6%
2019 0.13 386th 389 0.8%
2021 6.75 374th 388 3.6%
2022 5.24 382nd 409 6.6%
2023 5.56 386th 398 3.0%
2024 4.26 431st 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 222nd 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 367th 379 3.2%
2024 3.92 377th 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 392nd 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 378th 383 1.3%
2024 3.76 392nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.38 358th 378 5.3%
2023 3.09 368th 375 1.9%
2024 2.09 381st 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.

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Academy for Innovative Studies

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 77 45 0 0 0 0 64 0 186
2012 133 80 0 0 0 0 40 0 253
2013 217 154 0 6 0 0 49 0 426
2014 317 172 0 13 2 1 68 0 573
2015 334 179 1 16 4 0 85 0 619
2016 403 202 3 17 4 1 86 0 716
2017 393 212 2 12 4 1 105 0 729
2018 334 208 0 17 3 3 92 0 657
2019 159 129 0 11 2 0 66 0 367
2020 170 148 0 17 3 0 61 0 399
2021 170 133 0 11 2 0 47 0 363
2022 128 93 0 10 0 0 38 0 269
2023 145 130 0 15 1 1 56 0 348

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 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Academy for Innovative Studies

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 386th of 389 High schoolsRanks 386th 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)02.7
 2.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)46.643.4
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Academy for Innovative Studies)00
   8th Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)37.434.8
 2.6%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students367348
 5.2%
African American129130
 0.8%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic1115
 36.4%
Pacific Islander01
White159145
 8.8%
Two or More Races6656
 15.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.2%81.9%
 5.3%

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

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

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


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