C
Below Average
55/100

James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 4352 Mitthoeffer Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46235
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 25% · Math 5% proficient · 33rd percentile in Indiana
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
482
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%33/100reading 53rd percentile, math 13th percentile among Indiana high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −20 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−23 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency5% (−40 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 4352 Mitthoeffer Rd
City Indianapolis
ZIP Code 46235
District 1800215
NCES School ID 180021502701
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46235

Understanding the community around James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,262
Per Capita Income $24,106
Poverty Rate 16.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%
High School or Higher 85.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $158,500
Median Rent $878
Owner-Occupied 50.8%
Renter-Occupied 49.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 68.7%
Hispanic/Latino 25.9%
White 2.3%
Two or More Races 2.9%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 482
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School?
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School?
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School has 482 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School serve?
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School receive per student?
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School receives $14,516 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School in 46235 ▼
Avg Home Value
$218,714
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,822
1-Year Change
+1.4%
% Renters
49.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026