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CER ranks Indiana's charter school law 8th strongest of the nation's 40 charter laws, with an overall grade of B. The law was passed in 2001.
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Alphabetical Listing of Schools: 1 - 25 of 60
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21st Century Charter School at Gary
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556 Washington St.
Gary, IN 46402
Phone: 219-886-9339
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 350
Grades: K-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Offers character development, as well as art, music and physical wellness. Uses technology-supported curriculum. Parent involvement required. Founded by the GEO Foundation. Students can take college courses.
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Anderson Preparatory Academy
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3205 W. 25th St.
Anderson, IN 46011
Phone: 765-649-8472
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 240
Grades: 6-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Co-ed college preparatory military academy using the Civil Air Patrol school program.
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Andrew J. Brown Charter School
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3600 N. German Church Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46235
Phone: 317-891-0730
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Opened 2003
Enrollment: 663
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Emphasizes mastery of basic skills through drills and repetition, composition, rhymes and an accelerated reading program.
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Aspire Charter Academy
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4900 W. 15th Ave.
Gary, IN 46406
Phone: 219-944-7400
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 600
Grades: K-5
Status: Open
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Description:
Provides a rigorous, academic curriculum that promotes high levels of student effort and academic achievement. Will expand to grade 8.
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Beacon Academy
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620 Cumberland Ave
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Phone: 765-543-7808
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 30
Grades: 7-10
Status: Open
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Description:
Small school that serves at-risk students who havent been successful in traditional schools. Uses the Big Picture Learning Model, which focuses on individualized studies.
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Campagna Academy Charter School
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7403 Cline Ave.
Schererville, IN 46375
Phone: 219-322-8614
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Opened 2002
Enrollment: 130
Grades: 9-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Designed to serve at-risk youth including expelled and suspended youth, drug and alcohol dependent youth and teen mothers.
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Challenge Foundation Academy
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3980 Meadow Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Phone: 317-803-3182
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Opened 2006
Enrollment: 393
Grades: K-5
Status: Open
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Description:
Back-to-basics curriculum using Core Knowledge curriculum and research based instruction.
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Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School
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3960 Meadows Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Phone: 317-505-1745
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Opened 2004
Enrollment: 404
Grades: 6-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Targets high school students at-risk of dropping out and focuses on preparing them for college. Offers extended school day and school year. Will expand to 12
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Charter School of The Dunes
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860 N. Lake St.
Gary, IN 46403
Phone: 219-939-9690
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Opened 2003
Enrollment: 465
Grades: K-7
Status: Open
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Description:
Inspires student success through an innovative curriculum and creative teaching.
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Christel House Academy
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2717 S. East St.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Phone: 317-783-4690
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Opened 2002
Enrollment: 416
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Focuses on reading and math as the keys to learning. Students have a longer school day and get peer tutoring.
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Community Montessori
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4102 St. Joseph Rd.
New Albany, IN 47150
Phone: 812-948-1000
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Opened 2002
Enrollment: 500
Grades: PreK-10
Status: Open
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Description:
Based on the Montessori, Constructivism and Schemata Development approaches.
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Decatur Discovery Academy
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5125 Decatur Blvd., Ste. D
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Phone: 317-826-0900
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 186
Grades: 7-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Expeditionary learning Outward Bound curriculum.
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East Chicago Lighthouse Charter School
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3916 Pulaski St.
East Chicago, IN 46312
Phone: 219-977-9583
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Opened 2006
Enrollment: 300
Grades: K-6
Status: Open
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Description:
Features Core Knowledge Sequence rigorous arts-infused program.
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East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
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1402 E. Chicago Ave.
East Chicago, IN 46312
Phone: 219-392-3650
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 382
Grades: K-7
Status: Open
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Description:
Core Knowledge curriculum, Open Court Reading, Saxon Math, Direct Instruction and character education.
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Fall Creek Academy
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2540 N. Capitol Ave., Ste. 100
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone: 317-536-1026
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Opened 2002
Enrollment: 360
Grades: K-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Offers character development, as well as art, music and physical wellness. Uses technology-supported curriculum. Parent involvement required. Students can take college courses.
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Faulkner Academy Public Charter School
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1111 W. Second St.
Marion, IN 46952
Phone: 765-662-9910
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 158
Grades: K-5
Status: Open
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Description:
Individualized attention with balanced literacy framework and teaching thinking skills as the core of the curriculum.
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Flanner House Elementary School
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2424 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone: 317-925-4231
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Opened 2002
Enrollment: 233
Grades: K-6
Status: Open
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Description:
Has a no excuses educational philosophy, focusing on hard work, achievement and the building of self-esteem regardless of students socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Fountain Square Academy
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1615 S. Barth Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Phone: 317-536-1028
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 205
Grades: 5-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Offers character development, as well as art, music and physical wellness. Uses technology-supported curriculum. Parent involvement required. Students can take college courses.
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Galileo Charter School
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777 N. 12th St.
Richmond, IN 47374
Phone: 765-983-3709
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 266
Grades: K-6
Status: Open
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Description:
Focus on literacy, character development and self-esteem.
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Gary Lighthouse Charter School
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1775 W. 41st Ave.
Gary, IN 46408
Phone: 219-880-1762
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 676
Grades: K-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Core Knowledge sequence. Provides character education through literature and discussion.
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Herron High School
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110 E. 16th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317-231-0010
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Opened 2006
Enrollment: 212
Grades: 9-11
Status: Open
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Description:
Classical liberal arts curriculum. School partnered with Marian College and can take up to 3 college courses per semester.
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Hoosier Academy - Indianapolis
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5640 Caito Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Phone: 317-547-1400
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 400
Grades: K-10
Status: Open
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Description:
Half the students time is spent in the classroom, the other half is spent learning online.
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Hoosier Academy - Muncie
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2801 E. 16th St.
Muncie, IN 47302
Phone: 765-288-9633
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 200
Grades: K-10
Status: Open
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Description:
Half the students time is spent in the classroom, the other half is spent learning online.
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Hope Academy
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8102 Clearvista Parkway
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Phone: 317-572-9354
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Opened 2006
Enrollment: 40
Grades: 9-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Educates troubled youth and provides support to keep them drug-free.
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Imagine Indiana Life Sciences Academy - East
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4352 N. Mitthoeffer Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46235
Phone: 317-292-0067
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 750
Grades: K-6
Status: Open
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Description:
School focuses on life sciences, math, and technology. Will expand to grade 8.
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RESOURCES
Charter School Association of Indiana
407 Fulton St., Suite 301
Suite 380
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-972-5880
Fax: 317-262-5882
Contact: Russ Simnick, President
Email: Russ@INcharters.org
The Charter School Association of Indiana, established in October 2002, serves as an organization coordinating a collective voice in the charter school movement.
Greater Educational Opportunities
333 N. Pennsylvania Street Suite 1000
Suite 101
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-536-1027
Fax: 317-624-0900
Contact: Kevin Teasley, President
Email: teasleygeo@aol.com
GEO Foundation provides assistance and support to charter schools and other reformers in Indiana.
Indiana Department of Education
151 W. Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-234-2137
Contact: Kimb Stewart, Charter School Consultant
Email: kstewart@doe.state.in.us
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