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Youth Opportunity Center

Public, Alternative Grades K-12

367^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 429 Indiana Alternative Schools

Better than 14% of Indiana alternative schools

Summary

The Youth Opportunity Center is an alternative public school located in Muncie, Indiana, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 39 students. It is part of the Muncie Community Schools district, which is ranked 295 out of 380 districts in Indiana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Youth Opportunity Center has had relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 79.1% to 88.4% over the past few years, comparable to the 88.4% graduation rate at the nearby Muncie Central High School. However, the school has also had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.8% to 41.2% in recent years, significantly higher than the 17.8% rate at Muncie Central High School and Muncie Virtual Academy. The Youth Opportunity Center has consistently underperformed compared to the Muncie Community Schools district and the state of Indiana on ILEARN and SAT assessments, with only 6.67% of students proficient or better in ILEARN English Language Arts in 2024-2025, compared to 23.41% for the district.

Despite the academic challenges, the Youth Opportunity Center appears to be serving a unique population of students, with relatively low free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 7.69% to 30.77% in recent years, compared to 55.34% at Muncie Central High School and 40.32% at Muncie Virtual Academy. The school also has higher spending per student, ranging from $15,585 to $23,069, which could indicate a focus on providing specialized support and resources for its students. While the Youth Opportunity Center's performance on standardized tests is a concern, the data suggests that the school may be playing an important role in the Muncie Community Schools district by offering an alternative educational option for students who may not thrive in a traditional school setting.

Students ?

7.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,614

Per pupil spending ?

21.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3700 W Kilgore Ave
Muncie, IN 47304

(765) 747-5223

District: Muncie Community Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.2%

Two or more races:

19.1%

African American:

6.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 21st percentile in 2016 → 14th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Indiana average (5% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (14th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Indiana average (0% vs 85%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school5%

District avg24%

Indiana avg40%

367^th of 429

Indiana public high schools ?

Bottom 14%▲ up 13 pts since 2015

From bottom 1% (2015) to bottom 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Alternative Schools in the Muncie Community Schools

295^th of 380Muncie Community Schools among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2016	24.1	867 of 1046	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	3.9	983 of 1003	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2016	30.0	389 of 494	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	0.7	478 of 485	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	0.6	463 of 470	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	0.1	442 of 444	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	0.4	447 of 451	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	0.3	424 of 428	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	1.8	417 of 423	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	0.0	392 of 392	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	0.2	381 of 382	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	0.4	373 of 375	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	0.0	370 of 370	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	15.3	367 of 429	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	2.6	377 of 389	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	1.5	388 of 394	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	1.7	395 of 400	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	2.0	347 of 353	1.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	2.2	359 of 362	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	1.0	354 of 364	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	0.5	353 of 360	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	2.6	338 of 354	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	3.0	338 of 349	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	6.1	334 of 349	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Evidence-based Reading and Writing33%-21 vs state

English Language Arts7%

Math0%

Mathematics0%-25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)							ILEARN Math (2025)							ILEARN Science (2025)			ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	ILEARN Biology (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Youth Opportunity Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	3700 W Kilgore Ave	Muncie	47304	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 747-5223	47	6	7.8	21.3%	33 (70.2%)	3 (6.4%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (19.1%)								(n/a)	33.3	0.0						13.3	6.7						0.0	0.0						$21,614	$6,374	$15,240
Burris Laboratory School	Public, Alternative	K-12	2000 University Ave	Muncie	47306	Delaware County	Burris Laboratory School	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 285-8600	676	50	13.5	25.0%	482 (71.3%)	63 (9.3%)	40 (5.9%)	21 (3.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (9.8%)								(n/a)	72.9	29.2	50.0	52.2	55.3	36.4	51.6	48.3	48.3	68.2	47.8	70.2	30.3	39.1	31.7	45.6	54.4	36.4	43.8	55.3	72.6	$12,960	$1,426	$11,533
Muncie Central High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	801 N Walnut St	Muncie	47305	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 747-5260	1,337	83	16.1	68.8%	708 (53.0%)	295 (22.1%)	98 (7.3%)	22 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	211 (15.8%)								(n/a)	40.3	10.1																			15.8	$12,869	$1,531	$11,338
Anderson Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	101 West 29th Street	Anderson	46016	Madison County	Anderson Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(765) 649-8472	777	64	12.1	65.4%	315 (40.5%)	211 (27.2%)	144 (18.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (13.5%)								(n/a)	30.9	5.5	16.2	6.7	4.1	2.5	8.6	21.7	10.7	22.9	13.3	0.0	5.1	1.4	0.0	5.5	13.3	10.3	11.9	2.0		$11,474	$1,021	$10,453

Frequently Asked Questions about Youth Opportunity Center

How many students attend Youth Opportunity Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 47 students attended Youth Opportunity Center.

What is the racial makeup of Youth Opportunity Center?

Students at Youth Opportunity Center are 70% White, 19% Two or more races, 6% African American, 4% Hispanic.

Is Youth Opportunity Center a good school?

Youth Opportunity Center ranks in the bottom 14.5% of Indiana alternative schools.

What district is Youth Opportunity Center in?

Muncie Community Schools

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