For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 alternative public high schools serving 280 students in Indiana.
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Indiana are Youth Opportunity Center, Greater Clark County Schools Virtual Academy and Booker T Washington Alt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Indiana alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 37%, which is less than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Booker T Washington Alt School, with 40-49% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in Indiana (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Youth Opportunity Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 W Kilgore Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5223
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5223
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Greater Clark County Schools Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2710 E 10th St
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4837
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4837
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Booker T Washington Alt School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3707 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Compass Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2010 Brentwood Drive
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Grades: 6-10
| 37 students
Rank: #55.
Logansport Junior/senior High Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2815 E Market St
Logansport, IN 46947
(574) 722-2912
Logansport, IN 46947
(574) 722-2912
Grades: 7-12
| 126 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allen Co Youth Services Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
11805 Lima Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 449-3561
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 449-3561
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Indiana Gateway Alternative School
Alternative School
200 Ettel Lane
Clarksville, IN 47129
(866) 726-0516
Clarksville, IN 47129
(866) 726-0516
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1000 S Michigan Ave
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-5437
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-5437
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Services Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
18006 Cumberland Road
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 776-9828
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 776-9828
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in Indiana?
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Indiana include Youth Opportunity Center, Greater Clark County Schools Virtual Academy and Booker T Washington Alt School.
How many alternative public high schools are located in Indiana?
9 alternative public high schools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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