Anderson Preparatory Academy

Anderson Preparatory Academy
101 West 29th Street
Anderson, IN 46016
Charter School 864 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
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.
864
Total Students
63.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    422 (48.8 %)
  • Black
    207 (24.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    144 (16.7 %)
  • Two or More
    90 (10.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Anderson Preparatory Academy
Phone: (765)649-8472
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 864
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 496
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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
Kindergarten 72
Grade 1 55
Grade 2 61
Grade 3 58
Grade 4 54
Grade 5 66
Grade 6 65
Grade 7 72
Grade 8 91
Grade 9 81
Grade 10 80
Grade 11 59
Grade 12 50
Gender Ratio