Signature School is a charter high school located in downtown Evansville, Indiana, United States, on the Main Street walkway. The school opened in 2002 as Indiana's first public charter high school. It has been consistently ranked, by a number of publications, as one of the top high schools in the United States.
Serving 378 students in grades 9-12, Signature School Inc ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Signature School Inc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Signature School Inc's student population of 378 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Signature School Inc ranks within the top 1% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Signature School Inc is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 1743 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
6%
13%
White
61%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Signature School Inc's ranking?
Signature School Inc is ranked #1 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Signature School Inc often compared to?
Signature School Incis often viewed alongside schools like North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Signature School Inc?
The graduation rate of Signature School Inc is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Signature School Inc?
378 students attend Signature School Inc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Signature School Inc students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Signature School Inc?
Signature School Inc has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Signature School Inc offer ?
Signature School Inc offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Signature School Inc part of?
Signature School Inc is part of Signature School Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Signature School Inc located?
Signature School Inc is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Evansville, IN.
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