At a glance
Reported students
326
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana high enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
326
Irvington Preparatory Academy: 326 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 966
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.6:1
What the reported data says about Irvington Preparatory Academy
Irvington Preparatory Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Indianapolis. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Irvington Community School. NCES reports 326 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, below the Indiana median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.1%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 0.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Irvington Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 0.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.7%
- Hispanic18.1%
- Black16.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Irvington Preparatory Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Center - Southeast High · Charter · Excel Center - Southeast | 09–12 | 273 | 2.3 mi |
| Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind High · Charter · Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind | 09–12 | 600 | 2.3 mi |
| Excel Center - Shadeland High · Charter · Excel Center - Shadeland | 09–12 | 404 | 2.9 mi |
| Rooted School Indianapolis High · Charter · Rooted School Indianapolis | 07–12 | 150 | 3.2 mi |
| Arsenal Technical High School High · Indianapolis Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,360 | 3.6 mi |
| Beech Grove Sr High School High · Beech Grove City Schools | 09–12 | 914 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Irvington Preparatory Academy
What grades does Irvington Preparatory Academy serve?
Irvington Preparatory Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Irvington Community School.
How many students attend Irvington Preparatory Academy?
Irvington Preparatory Academy reported 326 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 966 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Irvington Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 326 students and 29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Irvington Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Irvington Preparatory Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Irvington Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Irvington Preparatory Academy in?
Irvington Preparatory Academy is part of Irvington Community School, based in Indianapolis, IN, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Irvington Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Excel Center - Southeast (2.3 mi), Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind (2.3 mi), Excel Center - Shadeland (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.