Options Westfield

(317)815-2098

Charter School 228 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Options Charter School – Carmel is an alternative public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Unlike traditional high schools, Options is specifically designed to support students who may not thrive in a conventional classroom setting, including those who need credit recovery, have anxiety or social challenges, or simply prefer a smaller, more personalized educational environment. The school emphasizes a "student-first" philosophy, fostering a close-knit community where staff members work to build strong, supportive relationships with each individual learner.

Academically, the school offers a flexible approach to learning that prioritizes mastery and student well-being. By maintaining smaller class sizes, Options is able to provide more individualized attention, allowing students to progress at a pace that fits their specific needs. In addition to core curriculum requirements, the school focuses heavily on social-emotional learning and life skills, aiming to prepare students not just for graduation, but for success in their personal and professional lives beyond the classroom.

228

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Options Westfield
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	29
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	22

White
162 (71.1 %)
Hispanic
29 (12.7 %)
Two or More
22 (9.6 %)
Black
12 (5.3 %)
Asian
3 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Options Charter Schools
Phone:	(317)815-2098
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 54

Grade 9 17

Grade 10 30

Grade 11 35

Grade 12 45