Believe Circle City High School District

2540 North Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Believe Circle City High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 269 students in Believe Circle City High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public School in Believe Circle City High School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,916 Schools
# Students
269 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Believe Circle City High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#202 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
39%
<50%
41%
15-19%
34%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
42%
15%
% Black
51%
14%
% White
4%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $5,379 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has declined by 79% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $6,097 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 79% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$5,379
$13,125
Spending / Student
$6,097
$12,758

Best Believe Circle City High School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Believe Circle City High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2540 North Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 296-1954
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Believe Circle City High School District?
Believe Circle City High School District manages 1 public schools serving 269 students.
What is the rank of Believe Circle City High School District?
Believe Circle City High School District is ranked #196 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Believe Circle City High School District?
51% of Believe Circle City High School District students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Believe Circle City High School District?
Believe Circle City High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Believe Circle City High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $6,097 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 79% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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