Serving 395 students in grades 9-12, James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership High School's student population of 395 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership High School is 0.41, which is less 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
#1531 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
74%
13%
White
3%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership High School's ranking?
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership High School is ranked #1531 out of 1,755 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership High School?
395 students attend James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership High School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership High School?
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership High School offer ?
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership High School part of?
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership High School is part of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School District.
In what neighborhood is James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership High School located?
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership High School is located in the Far Eastside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 14 other public schools located in Far Eastside.
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