Summary:
There is one elementary school serving grades KG-8 in the Higher Institute of Arts & Technical district: Higher Institute of Arts & Technical. This public charter school has an enrollment of 227 students.
Higher Institute of Arts & Technical is currently ranked 358 out of 380 districts in Indiana and has a SchoolDigger rating of 0 out of 5 stars. The school's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science consistently falling well below the Indiana state average across all grade levels for both the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 academic years. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 14.38% of students were proficient in ELA across all grades, and a mere 9.38% were proficient in Math. These figures are substantially lower than state averages, which often exceed 40% in ELA and 30-50% in Math depending on the grade. While there are some year-to-year fluctuations in specific grade-level scores, the overall trend indicates a persistent struggle with academic achievement.
Beyond test scores, Higher Institute of Arts & Technical faces other challenges. The chronic absenteeism rate stands at 17.8%, suggesting a notable portion of students are frequently missing school, which can impede learning. A high free/reduced lunch rate of 78.41% indicates that the majority of students come from low-income households, potentially requiring additional support services. Despite a per-student spending of $15,371, which is relatively high, the academic outcomes do not reflect this investment, suggesting potential issues with resource allocation or the effectiveness of current educational strategies. The student-teacher ratio of 17.4 is within a reasonable range, indicating that class size is unlikely to be the primary factor affecting performance. Overall, the school demonstrates a need for significant improvement in academic outcomes and student engagement.
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