Christel House Academy South School District

2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Christel House Academy South School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 971 students in Christel House Academy South School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Christel House Academy South School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
971 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Christel House Academy South School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#296 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
39%
31%
41%
16%
34%
(21-22)
≥90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
56%
15%
% Black
16%
14%
% White
22%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,535 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,238 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,535
$13,125
Spending / Student
$9,238
$12,758

Best Christel House Academy South School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Christel House Academy South
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4690
Gr: K-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Christel House Academy South School District?
Christel House Academy South School District manages 2 public schools serving 971 students.
What is the rank of Christel House Academy South School District?
Christel House Academy South School District is ranked #295 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Christel House Academy South School District?
56% of Christel House Academy South School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Christel House Academy South School District?
Christel House Academy South School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Christel House Academy South School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,238 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 971 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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