James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School

4352 Mitthoeffer Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46235
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Bottom 50%
Serving 474 students in grades 9-12, James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School's student population of 474 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
474 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School 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 James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1738 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
14%
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Black
70%
13%
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White
2%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-69%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School's ranking?
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School is ranked #1738 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School?
The graduation rate of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School?
474 students attend James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School?
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School offer ?
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School part of?
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School is part of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School District.
In what neighborhood is James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School located?
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School is located in the Far Eastside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 14 other public schools located in Far Eastside.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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