Enrollment
101
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Indianapolis, IN
Thrival Academy
Federal NCES profile for Thrival Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180477002653
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thrival Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #30 of 32
- high schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 101
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Thrival Academy ranks #30 of 32 high schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477002653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-26% vs state
What stands out at Thrival Academy
Thrival Academy is a small high school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 101 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Indiana schools, with 101 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 24 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #24, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Indianapolis Public Schools spends $19,511 per pupil, 62% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 83 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 101 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Indianapolis's high schools, it stands alongside North Central High School (3,682 students): Thrival Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students) and Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students) alongside Thrival Academy.
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 Thrival Academy compares
Thrival Academy on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 26% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
73.3%
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
$19,511
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 82.2 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.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indianapolis Public Schools, which includes Thrival Academy.
$19,511
Per student
+62%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 53.5%
Federal 12.3%
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 Thrival Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Thrival Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Similar high schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Central High School
Standard public school
3,682 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Central High School
Standard public school
3,438 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Warren Central High School
Standard public school
3,391 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Ben Davis High School
Standard public school
3,315 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Pike High School
Standard public school
3,188 students 16:1 students per teacher
Lawrence North High School
Standard public school
2,799 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Thrival Academy
How many students attend Thrival Academy?
Thrival Academy has 101 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indianapolis, IN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thrival Academy?
36.6% of students at Thrival Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thrival Academy?
Thrival Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thrival Academy rank among high schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Thrival Academy ranks #30 of 32 high 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 high schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
Is Thrival Academy a good school?
Thrival Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides Thrival Academy, Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students), Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students), and Shortridge High School (1,206 students). See the Indianapolis Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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