Very Good
#143 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 30% of private schools
The Independence Academy
High School · Indianapolis, IN
A private high school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades 5th – 12th.
4701 CENTRAL AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46205
- Math 11% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where The Independence Academy 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,756
Median home value
$278,000
Median rent
$1,087/mo
College educated
51.3%
Homeownership
51.7%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apogee School for the GiftedPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 0.2 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Indiana School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Shortridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,174 | Compare → |
| Charles a Tindley Accelerated SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 7–12 | 2.0 mi | 353 | Compare → |
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.
The Independence Academy is listed in Indianapolis, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Independence Academy
The Independence Academy is a private high school in Indianapolis, IN, serving approximately 36 students in grades 5th-12th with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 46205)
- 29,196
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 46205; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2021–22
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