Serving 179 students in grades 6-12, University Heights Preparatory Acd 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
17%
13%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)40-59%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
University Heights Preparatory Acd School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of University Heights Preparatory Acd?
The graduation rate of University Heights Preparatory Acd is 40-59%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend University Heights Preparatory Acd?
179 students attend University Heights Preparatory Acd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of University Heights Preparatory Acd students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Heights Preparatory Acd?
University Heights Preparatory Acd has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does University Heights Preparatory Acd offer ?
University Heights Preparatory Acd offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is University Heights Preparatory Acd part of?
University Heights Preparatory Acd is part of University Heights Preparatory Acd School District.
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