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James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School District

4352 Mitthoeffer Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46235
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 482 students in James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public School in James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,904 Schools
# Students
482 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#393 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤5%
38%
6-9%
41%
≤5%
34%
82%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
26%
15%
% Black
69%
13%
% White
2%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,147 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,529 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,147
$13,184
Spending / Student
$7,529
$12,815

Best James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4352 Mitthoeffer Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46235
(317) 552-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School District?
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School District manages 1 public schools serving 482 students.
What is the rank of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School District?
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School District is ranked #388 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School District?
69% of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School District students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School District?
James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,529 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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