Summary:
Christel House DORS is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a total enrollment of 993 students. Despite its efforts, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Indiana high schools over the past few years, with a ranking of 416 out of 429 schools in the 2024-2025 school year.
Academically, Christel House DORS faces significant challenges. Only 0% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing in 2024-2025, and 0% were proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics in both the 2024-2025 and 2023-2024 school years. The school's four-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year was 88.4%, slightly below the state average, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% was higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $5,319 and a high student-teacher ratio of 43.1 to 1 in the 2023-2024 school year may contribute to the academic struggles.
With over 77% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Christel House DORS serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, which may require additional resources and support to address their unique educational needs. Addressing the school's challenges will likely require a comprehensive approach involving targeted interventions, additional funding, and a focus on improving the overall educational environment and outcomes.
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