Serving 317 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (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
School Overview
Steel City Academy's student population of 317 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 110% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Steel City Academy 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 Steel City Academy is 0.13, which is less 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
#1701 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
93%
13%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steel City Academy's ranking?
Steel City Academy is ranked #1701 out of 1,743 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Steel City Academy?
The graduation rate of Steel City Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Steel City Academy?
317 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, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Steel City Academy?
Steel City Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Steel City Academy offer ?
Steel City Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Steel City Academy part of?
Steel City Academy is part of Steel City Academy School District.
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