Serving 481 students in grades 9-12, Career Academy High School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Career Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Career Academy High School's student population of 481 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 95% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Career Academy High School 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 Career Academy High School 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
#1104 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Career Academy High School's ranking?
Career Academy High School is ranked #1104 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Career Academy High School often compared to?
Career Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams High School, Riley High School, Clay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Career Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Career Academy High School?
481 students attend Career Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Career Academy High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Career Academy High School?
Career Academy High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Career Academy High School offer ?
Career Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Career Academy High School part of?
Career Academy High School is part of Career Academy High School District.
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