Lead College Prep serves 298 students in grades 5-11.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-11
Total Students
298 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)29%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)52%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
96%
13%
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
LEAD College Prep Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% IN state average).
How many students attend Lead College Prep?
298 students attend Lead College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lead College Prep students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lead College Prep?
Lead College Prep has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lead College Prep offer ?
Lead College Prep offers enrollment in grades 5-11
What school district is Lead College Prep part of?
Lead College Prep is part of LEAD College Prep Charter School District.
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