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Kipp Indy Legacy High

High School · Kipp Indy Legacy High · Indianapolis, IN

A charter high school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades 9th – 12th.

Charter

2255 N Ralston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46218

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
  • 1 AP courses offered

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics3.8Needs Improvement33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)14% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness4.1Below Average40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation53.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$16,332
Chronic Absenteeism85.5%

Students at Kipp Indy Legacy High score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA ProficiencyNot reported
School
State
Not reported

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Kipp Indy Legacy High 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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

$34,635

Median home value

$90,200

Median rent

$1,056/mo

College educated

11.3%

Homeownership

47.3%

Poverty rate

31.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
53.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Legacy Learning CenterPrivate · tuition9.0privatePK–121.1 mi161Compare →
Arsenal Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.59–121.5 mi2,524Compare →
Herron High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified9.39–121.5 mi998Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Kipp Indy Legacy High

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$16,332NCES 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.

Kipp Indy Legacy High is listed in KIPP Indy Legacy High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kipp Indy Legacy High

Kipp Indy Legacy High is a public high school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Kipp Indy Legacy High, serving approximately 386 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,680 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kipp Indy Legacy High

What grades does Kipp Indy Legacy High serve?

Kipp Indy Legacy High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kipp Indy Legacy High?

Kipp Indy Legacy High has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Indy Legacy High?

The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Indy Legacy High is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kipp Indy Legacy High rank in IN?

Kipp Indy Legacy High ranks #1,680 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Kipp Indy Legacy High's MySchoolScout rating?

Kipp Indy Legacy High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Kipp Indy Legacy High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Indy Legacy High has 12% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Kipp Indy Legacy High a charter school?

Yes, Kipp Indy Legacy High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Kipp Indy Legacy High a Title I school?

No, Kipp Indy Legacy High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Indy Legacy High?

94.0% of students at Kipp Indy Legacy High 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
386
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
85.5%
Area population (ZIP 46218)
28,560
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
35.1
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.
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 46218; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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