Serving 279 students in grades 9-12, Believe Circle City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Believe Circle City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Believe Circle City High School's student population of 279 students has grown by 416% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 257% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Believe Circle City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Believe Circle City High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1053 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
37%
15%
Black
53%
13%
White
5%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Believe Circle City High School's ranking?
Believe Circle City High School is ranked #1053 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Believe Circle City High School?
The graduation rate of Believe Circle City High School is 50%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Believe Circle City High School?
279 students attend Believe Circle City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Believe Circle City High School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Believe Circle City High School?
Believe Circle City High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Believe Circle City High School offer ?
Believe Circle City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Believe Circle City High School part of?
Believe Circle City High School is part of Believe Circle City High School District.
In what neighborhood is Believe Circle City High School located?
Believe Circle City High School is located in the Highland Vicinity neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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