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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Indiana Charter Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 67 charter public high schools serving 32,529 students in Indiana.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public high schools in Indiana are Signature School Inc, Herron High School and Seven Oaks Classical School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Indiana charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is 21st Century Charter School Of Gary, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Charter Public High Schools in Indiana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Signature School Inc
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
610 Main St
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Herron High School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Seven Oaks Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 East Association Street
Ellettsville, IN 47429
(812) 935-5003
Gr: K-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Christel House Dors
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4686
Gr: 9-12 | 1,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Excel Center - Anderson
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
630 Nichols Ave
Anderson, IN 46016
(317) 524-3930
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Excel Center - Michigan Street
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
The Hope Academy - Inc.
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3919 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 572-9440
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Excel Center - Richmond
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1215 S 'j' St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-3734
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
635 S Lafayette Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
(765) 494-7872
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Purdue Polytechnic High School North
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 832-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
Rock Creek Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 Diefenbach Ln
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-9271
Gr: K-12 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Believe Circle City High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2540 North Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 296-1954
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Herron-riverside High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3010 N. White River Parkway Ea
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Excel Center - Muncie
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1023 W Jackson St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(765) 283-0916
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Excel Center - Shelbyville
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 North Harrison Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 524-4430
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
Career Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 Crescent Circle
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1717.
Irvington Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5751 E University Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5359
Gr: K-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1818.
Excel Center - West
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 524-4005
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4102 St Joseph Rd
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 948-1000
Gr: PK-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2020.
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Muenich Ct
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 852-0500
Gr: 6-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Victory College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1780 Sloan Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 351-1534
Gr: K-12 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3029 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 832-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2323.
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2405 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 226-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Geo Next Generation Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4010 N Sherman Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 608-6220
Gr: 8-12
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Neighbors' New Vistas High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5201 Us Highway 6
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 850-4448
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2626.
In Math & Science Academy - North
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7435 N Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-7300
Gr: K-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2727.
Dynamic Minds Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8350 Craig St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(260) 665-4600
Gr: K-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Excel Center - Clarksville
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1329 Applegate Lane
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 283-7908
Gr: 9-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Excel Center - Lafayette
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
615 N 18th St 2nd Floor
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317) 524-3641
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3030.
Dugger Union Community School Corp
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7356 East County Road 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-7109
Gr: K-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3131.
Charles A Tindley Accelerated School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3960 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Gr: 7-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Damar Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5125 Decatur Blvd Ste D
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
Gr: K-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3333.
Indiana Agriculture And Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
650 East Carmel Drive - Suite
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 201-8734
Gr: 7-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 221:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3434.
Options Noblesville
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9945 Cumberland Pointe Blvd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-8659
Gr: 6-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3535.
Gary Middle College
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
131 East 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 888-7120
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public high schools in Indiana?
The top-ranked charter public high schools in Indiana include Signature School Inc, Herron High School and Seven Oaks Classical School.
How many charter public high schools are located in Indiana?
71 charter public high schools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana charter public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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