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#1446 of 1,823 schools in IN
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School
High School · James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School · Indianapolis, IN
A charter high school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4352 Mitthoeffer Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46235
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 3% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 5 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$56,160
Median home value
$169,300
Median rent
$923/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
52.7%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phalen Virtual Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–11 | 1.5 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Warren Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Lawrence Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 2,417 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,578NCES 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.
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School is listed in James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School is a public high school in Indianapolis, IN, part of James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School, serving approximately 482 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,446 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School
What grades does James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School serve?
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School?
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School rank in IN?
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School ranks #1,446 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Is James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School a charter school?
Yes, James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School a Title I school?
No, James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School?
74.3% of students at James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (317) 552-1600
- Area population (ZIP 46235)
- 35,897
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 30.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 46235; 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, 2020-2022, multi-year average, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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