ANDERSON PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Anderson Preparatory Academy is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Anderson Preparatory Academy school district, located in Anderson, IN with about 747 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 57 teachers, Anderson Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Anderson Preparatory Academy (APA), located in Anderson, Indiana, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The academy distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic environment rooted in a college-preparatory curriculum. With a strong emphasis on character development and leadership, the school integrates a structured educational approach designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond its core academic offerings, APA is well-known for its military-style leadership program, which is a hallmark of the student experience. This program focuses on instilling discipline, personal responsibility, and service-oriented values in its cadets. By combining demanding academic standards with a focus on civic duty and personal integrity, Anderson Preparatory Academy aims to foster a community where students are not only academically proficient but also prepared to take on active, responsible roles in their local and global communities.

For more information, contact Anderson Preparatory Academy at (765) 649-8472 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

101 West 29th Street
Anderson, IN 46016
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ANDERSON PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Anderson, IN with about 747 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Ball State University
Total Students:
747
Teachers:
57.27
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 747 students

White
61.4%
Hispanic/Latino
15.9%
Black or African American
15.0%
Two or more races
7.5%
Asian
0.1%

Female
42.0%
Male
58.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.