Helfrich Park STEM Academy

517 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Helfrich Park STEM Academy, located in Evansville, Indiana, is a specialized middle school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment with a primary focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, the academy distinguishes itself by integrating STEM principles across the core curriculum. Through project-based learning and hands-on instruction, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, preparing students for the demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond its technical focus, Helfrich Park emphasizes the development of the whole student by fostering a supportive community culture. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and clubs that allow students to explore their interests, ranging from robotics and coding to creative arts and athletics. By balancing a challenging STEM-focused academic program with opportunities for personal growth and social engagement, Helfrich Park STEM Academy serves as a foundational institution for students looking to excel in an increasingly technology-driven world.

517

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helfrich Park STEM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	422
Hispanic	23
Black	29
Asian	1
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	2

White
422 (81.6 %)
Two or More
40 (7.7 %)
Black
29 (5.6 %)
Hispanic
23 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
Phone:	(812)435-8246
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 154

Grade 7 180

Grade 8 183