Damar Charter Academy
Charter School
179 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Damar Charter Academy, located on Decatur Boulevard in Indianapolis, is a specialized public charter school dedicated to serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The academy is uniquely designed to provide a highly structured, therapeutic environment that integrates rigorous academic instruction with intensive behavioral support. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a multidisciplinary team of educators and specialists, the school focuses on meeting the individualized needs of students who may struggle in traditional classroom settings.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the academy emphasizes the development of social, communication, and daily living skills necessary for student independence. Because the school operates as a partner to the broader Damar Services network—a well-known organization in Indiana for disability support—it leverages clinical expertise and evidence-based practices to foster a safe, inclusive atmosphere. The ultimate goal of the academy is to empower its students to reach their personal potential while preparing them for successful transitions into their communities and future educational or vocational pursuits.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the academy emphasizes the development of social, communication, and daily living skills necessary for student independence. Because the school operates as a partner to the broader Damar Services network—a well-known organization in Indiana for disability support—it leverages clinical expertise and evidence-based practices to foster a safe, inclusive atmosphere. The ultimate goal of the academy is to empower its students to reach their personal potential while preparing them for successful transitions into their communities and future educational or vocational pursuits.
179
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 113 |
| Hispanic | 9 |
| Black | 43 |
| Two or More | 14 |
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White113 (63.1 %)
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Black43 (24.0 %)
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Two or More14 (7.8 %)
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Hispanic9 (5.0 %)
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: | Damar Charter Academy |
| Phone: | (317)455-2400 |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 179 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 14.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 92 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 6 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
2
Grade 1
1
Grade 2
2
Grade 3
2
Grade 4
8
Grade 5
7
Grade 6
11
Grade 7
20
Grade 8
21
Grade 9
20
Grade 10
27
Grade 11
26
Grade 12
32
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Grade 1 | 1 |
| Grade 2 | 2 |
| Grade 3 | 2 |
| Grade 4 | 8 |
| Grade 5 | 7 |
| Grade 6 | 11 |
| Grade 7 | 20 |
| Grade 8 | 21 |
| Grade 9 | 20 |
| Grade 10 | 27 |
| Grade 11 | 26 |
| Grade 12 | 32 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 37 | 20.7% |
| Male | 142 | 79.3% |
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Charter School
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