Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Academy For Innovative Studies ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Innovative Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy For Innovative Studies's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy For Innovative Studies ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Innovative Studies is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1738 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
36%
13%
White
42%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Innovative Studies's ranking?
Academy For Innovative Studies is ranked #1738 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Academy For Innovative Studies often compared to?
Academy For Innovative Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Innovative Studies?
The graduation rate of Academy For Innovative Studies is 30-34%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Academy For Innovative Studies?
359 students attend Academy For Innovative Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Academy For Innovative Studies students are White, 36% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy For Innovative Studies?
Academy For Innovative Studies has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Academy For Innovative Studies offer ?
Academy For Innovative Studies offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Innovative Studies part of?
Academy For Innovative Studies is part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy For Innovative Studies located?
Academy For Innovative Studies is located in the Diamond Stringtown neighborhood of Evansville, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Diamond Stringtown.
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