Serving 482 students in grades 9-12, James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy 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 Academy High School's student population of 482 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership 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 James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School is 0.46, 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
#1728 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
15%
Black
69%
13%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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 James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School's ranking?
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School is ranked #1728 out of 1,743 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School?
The graduation rate of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School?
482 students attend James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School?
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School offer ?
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School part of?
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School is part of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School District.
In what neighborhood is James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School located?
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy 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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