The Independence Academy
Special education school · Grades 3–12
Indianapolis, IN
7302 Woodland Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46278
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 47% since 2017–18
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
In Indianapolis, Indiana, The Independence Academy is a special education school for students from 3rd grade through 12th grade. About 50 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 47% since 2017–18. The school reports that about 75% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 3–12
- Students
- 50
- Teachers
- 7.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 7 girls, 43 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 75% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,123 special education schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Indiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Independence Academy whether it takes part.
- Indiana Choice Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
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?
Questions about The Independence Academy
What grades does The Independence Academy serve?
The Independence Academy serves grades 3–12.
How many students attend The Independence Academy?
About 50 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Independence 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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