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Fortune Academy

Special education school · Grades 2–12

Indianapolis, IN

5626 Lawton Loop E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46216

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any special education school in Indianapolis
  • The largest special education school in Indianapolis
  • Smaller classes than 79% of special education schools nationwide
  • Growing: enrollment up 40% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Indianapolis since at least 2011

Fortune Academy is a special education school in Indianapolis, Indiana, for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. It has about 94 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of special education schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 40% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 60% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 2–12
Students
94
Teachers
24.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 36 girls, 58 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 60% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 79% of special education schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 77% of special education schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,123 special education schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    67’11–1283’13–1485’15–1688’17–1886’19–2094’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    24
    34
    47
    510
    612
    79
    812
    912
    1012
    118
    124

    Student body

    White62%
    Black22%
    Two or more races9%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Asian2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Fortune Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Indiana's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Fortune Academy

    What grades does Fortune Academy serve?

    Fortune Academy serves grades 2–12.

    How many students attend Fortune Academy?

    About 94 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Fortune Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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