Rise Up Academy at Eggleston

149 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rise Up Academy, located at the historic Eggleston site in South Bend, Indiana, operates as an alternative educational program within the South Bend Community School Corporation. Designed primarily for students who have faced challenges in traditional high school settings, the academy focuses on credit recovery, accelerated learning, and personalized support. By offering a smaller, more focused environment, the school aims to help students who have fallen behind academically get back on track toward graduation through a curriculum tailored to individual needs and pacing.

Beyond academics, Rise Up Academy emphasizes social-emotional growth and building strong, supportive relationships between staff and students. The school recognizes that barriers to education often exist outside the classroom, so it provides a structured atmosphere that prioritizes mentorship and behavioral accountability. By fostering a sense of community and providing targeted intervention, the academy serves as a vital pathway for students who require a non-traditional route to earning their high school diploma and preparing for post-secondary success.

149

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rise Up Academy at Eggleston
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	46
Black	71
Two or More	13

Black
71 (47.7%)
Hispanic
46 (30.9%)
White
19 (12.8%)
Two or More
13 (8.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Bend Community School Corp
Phone:	(574)393-3500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 7

Grade 11 49

Grade 12 93