Smith Academy for Excellence

Smith Academy for Excellence is a charter school located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at 725 W Washington Blvd. The school serves students from fourth grade through twelfth grade and has an enrollment of just 76 students, offering a personalized learning environment with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. With seven full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to the students, Smith Academy for Excellence aims to provide individualized attention to each learner.

The school's MySchoolScout rating is 5.3 out of 10 and it ranks at number 688 out of 1831 schools in Indiana, placing it in the 62nd percentile overall. Academically, students perform at a level where only 7% are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 11% are proficient or above in Math. While these scores indicate areas for improvement, the school is committed to student development and continuous growth.

Smith Academy for Excellence is situated in a large city setting within Fort Wayne, offering students access to diverse urban resources and experiences.

With an enrollment of 76 students, Smith Academy for Excellence is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Smith Academy for Excellence are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Smith Academy for Excellence is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.