Serving 745 students in grades 6-12, Indiana Connections 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 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 745 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Indiana Connections Career Academy's student population of 745 students has grown by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 137% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
745 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Indiana Connections 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 Indiana Connections Career Academy is 0.46, 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
#1386 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
10%
13%
White
72%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indiana Connections Career Academy's ranking?
Indiana Connections Career Academy is ranked #1386 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Indiana Connections Career Academy often compared to?
Indiana Connections Career Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Indiana Connections Academy, Achieve Virtual Education Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Indiana Connections Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Indiana Connections Career Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Indiana Connections Career Academy?
745 students attend Indiana Connections Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Indiana Connections Career Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indiana Connections Career Academy?
Indiana Connections Career Academy has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Indiana Connections Career Academy offer ?
Indiana Connections Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Indiana Connections Career Academy part of?
Indiana Connections Career Academy is part of Indiana Connections Career Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Indiana Connections Career Academy located?
Indiana Connections Career Academy is located in the Traders Point neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 2 other public schools located in Traders Point.
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