Serving 840 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Thea Bowman Leadership 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 6% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 840 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy's student population of 840 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
840 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thea Bowman Leadership 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 Thea Bowman Leadership Academy is 0.13, 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
#1702 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
93%
13%
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thea Bowman Leadership Academy's ranking?
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy is ranked #1702 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Thea Bowman Leadership Academy often compared to?
Thea Bowman Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thea Bowman Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Thea Bowman Leadership Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Thea Bowman Leadership Academy?
840 students attend Thea Bowman Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Thea Bowman Leadership Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thea Bowman Leadership Academy?
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thea Bowman Leadership Academy offer ?
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Thea Bowman Leadership Academy part of?
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy is part of Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 9/1/2015
My child is so happy since starting at Thea Bowman Elementary. He enjoys coming to school and continues to excel academically. And when he is happy, I am happy.
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