Serving 781 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Anderson Preparatory Academy 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 9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 781 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anderson Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Anderson Preparatory Academy's student population of 781 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
781 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Anderson Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson Preparatory Academy is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1667 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Anderson Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Anderson Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/27000/27314/anderson-preparatory-academy-chart-b3Ulejh.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
15%
14%
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Black
22%
13%
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White
53%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Anderson Preparatory Academy and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Anderson Preparatory Academy and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/27000/27314/anderson-preparatory-academy-chart-T5oWnI.png)
Graduation Rate
70-79%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anderson Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Anderson Preparatory Academy is ranked #1667 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Anderson Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Anderson Preparatory Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Anderson Preparatory Academy?
781 students attend Anderson Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Anderson Preparatory Academy students are White, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anderson Preparatory Academy?
Anderson Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anderson Preparatory Academy offer ?
Anderson Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Anderson Preparatory Academy part of?
Anderson Preparatory Academy is part of Anderson Preparatory Academy School District.
School Reviews
2 10/29/2016
Our boys have grown up at Anderson and they love it! The Academy provides amazing activates to stimulate their little minds: Interactive learning lessons, karate class, drawing, painting, and supported by their excellent staff. Thank you for all the love you've given our boys.
5 5/24/2014
Love APA and so does my son! I have NEVER witnessed a school where the teachers are so involved and so happy to be there ! They are always there for your children!
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