Serving 740 students in grades 7-12, Hoosier College And Career Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 43% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hoosier College And Career Academy's student population of 740 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
740 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hoosier College And Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoosier College And Career Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1683 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
15%
13%
White
66%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
43%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Book Club, Coding Club, Esports, Gardening Club, GSA, Student Cabinet
Art Club, Book Club, Coding Club, Esports, Gardening Club, GSA, Student Cabinet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoosier College And Career Academy's ranking?
Hoosier College And Career Academy is ranked #1683 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hoosier College And Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Hoosier College And Career Academy is 43%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hoosier College And Career Academy?
740 students attend Hoosier College And Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hoosier College And Career Academy students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoosier College And Career Academy?
Hoosier College And Career Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hoosier College And Career Academy offer ?
Hoosier College And Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hoosier College And Career Academy part of?
Hoosier College And Career Academy is part of Hoosier College And Career Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Hoosier College And Career Academy located?
Hoosier College And Career Academy is located in the Lawrence Fort Ben Oaklandon neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 4 other public schools located in Lawrence Fort Ben Oaklandon.
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