Enrollment
1,484
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Hoosier College and Career Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hoosier College and Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180017902601Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoosier College and Career Academy earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #88 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 57.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoosier College and Career Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoosier College and Career Academy ranks #88 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Hoosier College and Career Academy · Indiana
NCES ID 180017902601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
57.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+259% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoosier College and Career Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hoosier College and Career Academy
Hoosier College and Career Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 1,484 students.
Class loads run heavy: 57.1:1 is larger than about 99% of Indiana schools and 259% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,484 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 72 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #72, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 742 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hoosier College and Career Academy spends $8,648 per pupil, 28% below the Indiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Indianapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Indiana Connections Academy (5,376 students): Hoosier College and Career Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (57.1:1 vs 36.6:1).
Hoosier College and Career Academy is a single-school charter district, so Hoosier College and Career Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,484 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Indiana, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hoosier College and Career Academy compares
Hoosier College and Career Academy on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 57.1:1 | ▲ 259% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 19% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,484 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
57.1:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,484
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
57.1:1
students per teacher
- 259% above state mean
Top 99% in Indiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$8,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 742 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
African American 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Hoosier College and Career Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hoosier College and Career Academy, which includes Hoosier College and Career Academy.
$8,648
Per student
-28%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.2%
State 89.7%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indiana Connections Academy
Standard public school
5,376 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
1,313 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Victory College Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
Robey Elementary School
Standard public school
847 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,484 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Hoosier College and Career Academy's federal record.
- Compare Hoosier College and Career Academy against another school. Compare schools
- Hoosier College and Career Academy's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Hoosier College and Career Academy
How many students attend Hoosier College and Career Academy?
Hoosier College and Career Academy has 1,484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoosier College and Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoosier College and Career Academy is 57.1:1, which is 259% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 264% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoosier College and Career Academy?
39.9% of students at Hoosier College and Career Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoosier College and Career Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hoosier College and Career Academy is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoosier College and Career Academy?
Hoosier College and Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hoosier College and Career Academy rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoosier College and Career Academy ranks #88 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
Is Hoosier College and Career Academy a good school?
Hoosier College and Career Academy earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hoosier College and Career Academy?
None; Hoosier College and Career Academy is a single-school charter district, and Hoosier College and Career Academy is its only campus.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.