Irvington Preparatory Academy

5751 E University Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219

Charter School 326 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Irvington Community School, located in the historic Irvington neighborhood of Indianapolis, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. The institution is known for its commitment to the "Irvington Way," a core set of values that emphasizes academic excellence, personal responsibility, and community involvement. By fostering a small-school environment, the campus aims to provide a personalized learning experience that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and a strong sense of character, preparing them for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school places a significant emphasis on community integration and the development of the "whole child." Because it is rooted in one of Indianapolis's most distinct historic districts, the school often incorporates the local environment into its educational programming. With a focus on small class sizes and individualized instruction, Irvington Community School strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where students are challenged to reach their full potential while actively participating in the civic life of their community.

326

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irvington Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	59
Black	53
Asian	1
Two or More	38

White
175 (53.7%)
Hispanic
59 (18.1%)
Black
53 (16.3%)
Two or More
38 (11.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Irvington Community School
Phone:	(317)357-5359
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 9 77

Grade 10 89

Grade 11 75

Grade 12 85