Below Average
#1511 of 1,823 schools in IN
Hoosier College and Career Academy
High School · Hoosier College and Career Academy · Indianapolis, IN
A charter high school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5650 Caito Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46226
- Math 5% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 33.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hoosier College and Career Academy score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 13% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hoosier College and Career Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,086
Median home value
$148,900
Median rent
$1,045/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 2,417 | Compare → |
| Thrival AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Cathedral High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,072 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,361 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hoosier College and Career Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,489NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Hoosier College and Career Academy is listed in Hoosier College and Career Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hoosier College and Career Academy
Hoosier College and Career Academy is a public high school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Hoosier College and Career Academy, serving approximately 784 students in grades 7th-12th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,511 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hoosier College and Career Academy
What grades does Hoosier College and Career Academy serve?
Hoosier College and Career Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Hoosier College and Career Academy?
Hoosier College and Career Academy has an enrollment of approximately 784 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoosier College and Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoosier College and Career Academy is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hoosier College and Career Academy rank in IN?
Hoosier College and Career Academy ranks #1,511 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Hoosier College and Career Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hoosier College and Career Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hoosier College and Career Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hoosier College and Career Academy has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Hoosier College and Career Academy a charter school?
Yes, Hoosier College and Career Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hoosier College and Career Academy a Title I school?
No, Hoosier College and Career Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hoosier College and Career Academy?
59.6% of students at Hoosier College and Career Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 784
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (317) 495-6494
- 4-Year Graduation
- 33.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46226)
- 45,640
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46226; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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