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#1 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 1% in state

Signature School Inc

High School · Signature School Inc · Evansville, IN

A charter high school in Evansville, IN where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

610 Main St, Evansville, IN 47708

  • Math 92% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 98% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics10.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency97.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency95% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+29.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
College Readiness10.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation93.9%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$11,181
Chronic Absenteeism9.3%

Students at Signature School Inc score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency92%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency98%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 92% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2022
Math
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 98% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Signature School Inc sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 74Very Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,911/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evansville), 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

$55,436

Median home value

$241,400

Median rent

$1,154/mo

College educated

45.7%

Homeownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

30.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47708; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
93.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·165 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Benjamin Bosse High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–121.7 mi826Compare →
Reitz Memorial High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3private9–121.8 mi556Compare →
Academy for Innovative StudiesEnrollment path unverified4.2K–122.0 mi359Compare →
Evsc Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.0 mi186Compare →

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.

Signature School Inc

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$11,181NCES 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.

Signature School Inc is listed in Signature School Inc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Signature School Inc

Signature School Inc is a public high school in Evansville, IN, part of Signature School Inc, serving approximately 378 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Signature School Inc

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Signature School Inc is a charter high school situated in downtown Evansville, Indiana, specifically on the Main Street walkway 1. The institution opened in 2002, marking it as Indiana's first public charter high school 1.
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  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Signature School Inc

What grades does Signature School Inc serve?

Signature School Inc serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Signature School Inc?

Signature School Inc has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Signature School Inc?

The student-teacher ratio at Signature School Inc is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Signature School Inc rank in IN?

Signature School Inc ranks #1 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Signature School Inc's MySchoolScout rating?

Signature School Inc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 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 Signature School Inc?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Signature School Inc has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Signature School Inc a charter school?

Yes, Signature School Inc is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Signature School Inc a Title I school?

No, Signature School Inc is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Signature School Inc?

9.0% of students at Signature School Inc 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
378
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Vanderburgh County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 47708)
636
Area median age
34.7
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 47708; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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