Very Good
#143 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 30% of private schools
The Independence Academy
High School
4701 CENTRAL AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher
4:1
Score
7.5
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher
4:1
Score
7.5
Grades
5th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Indiana private schools
#143 of 478
In Indianapolis
#34 of 64
public schools
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The Independence Academy
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About The Independence Academy
The Independence Academy is a private high school in Indianapolis, IN. The Independence Academy serves approximately 36 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. The Independence Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 478 private schools in IN.
Structured state assessment records for The Independence Academy show 11% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- IN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 36 students, The Independence Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4:1 students to teachers, The Independence Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Independence Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow The Independence Academy compares to 204 public schools serving similar grades in Indianapolis, IN
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Independence Academy (this school) | 7.5 |
| Center for Inquiry School 70 | 9.5 |
| Indiana School For The Deaf | 4.8 |
| IPS/Butler Lab at Eliza Blaker 55 | 7.9 |
| James Whitcomb Riley School 43 | 3.0 |
| Center for Inquiry School 84 | 9.3 |
| Rousseau McClellan School 91 | 5.4 |
| ACE Preparatory Academy | 7.3 |
| Louis B Russell Jr School 48 | 6.8 |
| Shortridge High School | 8.0 |
| IPS/Butler Lab at William Bell 60 | 7.7 |
| Tindley Genesis Academy | 2.0 |
| Charles A Tindley Accelerated Sch | 4.9 |
| Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North | 4.8 |
| Herron Preparatory Academy | 8.9 |
| Avondale Meadows Middle School | 7.5 |
| Fox Hill Elementary School | 6.5 |
| Merle Sidener Gifted Academy | 9.4 |
| KIPP Indy Unite Elementary | 6.9 |
| KIPP Indy College Prep Middle | 3.3 |
| The Genius School | 6.4 |
Showing 20 of 204 schools. View all schools in Indianapolis
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IN
Test Scores IN ILEARN (2024-25)
Based on 3 test records from IN state assessments. About our data
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4701 CENTRAL AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Independence Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Shortridge High School (rated 8.0/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North (rated 4.8/10, 2.0 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Indianapolis, see our Indianapolis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 46205 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,756
Median Home Value
$278,000
Median Rent
$1,087/mo
Population
29,196
College Educated
51.3%
Homeownership
51.7%
Avg Commute
23.2 min
Poverty Rate
15%
Median Age
32.4
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| PIERCETON WOODS ACADEMY Pierceton, IN | 7.7 |
| JAMES E DAVIS SCHOOL Lebanon, IN | 7.1 |
| CROSSING NATIONAL, INC Goshen, IN | 8.3 |
| T.R.O.Y. CENTER Columbia City, IN | 6.6 |
| LAKEVIEW JR-SR SW IN REGIONAL YOUTH VLG/HS Vincennes, IN | 6.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Independence Academy
What grades does The Independence Academy serve?
The Independence Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend The Independence Academy?
The Independence Academy has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Independence Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Independence Academy is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Independence Academy rank in IN?
The Independence Academy ranks #143 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is The Independence Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Independence Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 The Independence Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Independence Academy has 11% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is The Independence Academy a private school?
Yes, The Independence Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Independence Academy a religious school?
No, The Independence Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Gender Split
- 83% M / 17% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (317) 416-5555
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