For the 2024 school year, there are 9 alternative public high schools serving 447 students in Indiana.
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Indiana are Compass Alternative School, Booker T Washington Alt School and Youth Opportunity Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Indiana alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 38%, which is less than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Booker T Washington Alt School, with 40-59% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in Indiana (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Compass Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2010 Brentwood Drive
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Grades: 7-10
| 48 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Booker T Washington Alt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3707 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Grades: 6-12
| 72 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Youth Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 W Kilgore Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5223
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5223
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Rank: #44.
Greater Clark County Schools Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2710 E 10th St
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4837
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4837
Grades: K-12
| 225 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allen Co Youth Services Center
Alternative School
11805 Lima Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 449-3561
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 449-3561
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Indiana Gateway Alternative School
Alternative School
200 Ettel Lane
Clarksville, IN 47129
(866) 726-0516
Clarksville, IN 47129
(866) 726-0516
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
1000 S Michigan Ave
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-5437
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-5437
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Services Center
Alternative School
18006 Cumberland Road
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 776-9828
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 776-9828
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Logansport Junior/senior High Alternative School
Alternative School
2815 E Market St
Logansport, IN 46947
(574) 722-2912
Logansport, IN 46947
(574) 722-2912
Grades: 8-12
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in Indiana?
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Indiana include Compass Alternative School, Booker T Washington Alt School and Youth Opportunity Center.
How many alternative public high schools are located in Indiana?
9 alternative public high schools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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