Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Steel City 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steel City Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Steel City Academy's student population of 412 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 210% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Steel City Academy 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 Steel City Academy is 0.13, 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
#1462 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
93%
13%
White
1%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steel City Academy's ranking?
Steel City Academy is ranked #1462 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Steel City Academy often compared to?
Steel City Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow New Tech Elementary School, Aspire Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Steel City Academy?
The graduation rate of Steel City Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Steel City Academy?
412 students attend Steel City Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Steel City Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steel City Academy?
Steel City Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Steel City Academy offer ?
Steel City Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Steel City Academy part of?
Steel City Academy is part of Steel City Academy School District.
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