Enrollment
79
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bloomington, IN
The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship
Federal NCES profile for The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180063002467
👥 S:T ratio 76
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship has class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Bloomington, IN.
School address
District: Monroe County Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180063002467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship
The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship is a small high school in Bloomington, Indiana, enrolling 79 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.1:1, The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship is leaner than roughly 99% of Indiana schools and 62% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Indiana schools, with 79 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 79 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Bloomington's high schools, it stands alongside Bloomington High School South (1,691 students): The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.1:1 vs 17.4:1).
Monroe County Community Sch Corp also operates Bloomington High School South (1,691 students) and Bloomington High School North (1,528 students) alongside The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship.
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 The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship compares
The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.1:1 | ▼ 62% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 37% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
6.1:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 1% in Indiana - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$13,001
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 79 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 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 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe County Community Sch Corp, which includes The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship.
$13,001
Per student
+8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 50.7%
Federal 14.0%
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.
How The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomington High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tri-North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,528
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Bloomington
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~79 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship
How many students attend The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship?
The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship has 79 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bloomington, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship?
The student-teacher ratio at The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship is 6.1:1, which is 62% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 61% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship?
31.2% of students at The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship?
The largest demographic group at The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship?
The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship rank among high schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Bloomington, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bloomington on the city page.
Is The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship a good school?
The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest 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 Monroe County Community Sch Corp?
Besides The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship, Monroe County Community Sch Corp also operates Bloomington High School South (1,691 students), Bloomington High School North (1,528 students), and Summit Elementary School (617 students). See the Monroe County Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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