Shepherd Community Academy
Indianapolis, IN
English language arts
59 students tested33.9% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency2
- At proficiency18
- Approaching proficiency27
- Below proficiency12
Math
59 students tested30.5% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency0
- At proficiency18
- Approaching proficiency22
- Below proficiency19
Science
18 students tested38.9% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency1
- At proficiency6
- Approaching proficiency5
- Below proficiency6
| Measure | 2023–24 | 2024–25 | 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students tested | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Proficient | 42.1% | 42.1% | 38.9% |
Social studies (grade 5)
18 students tested50.0% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency4
- At proficiency5
- Approaching proficiency5
- Below proficiency4
ELA, math, and social studies cannot be compared with years before 2025–26.
30.9% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total student count | 111 | 128 | 123 |
| Chronically absent | 20.7% · 23 | 28.9% · 37 | 30.9% · 38 |
Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.
Location
City, Large
Religious Affiliation
Christian
Church of the Nazarene
Student Body
Coed
Enrollment
118 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Principal
Bethany Morford
Updated 7mo ago
| Division | Grades | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| K4 (Preschool) — Yearly Tuition | Pre-K | $4,600 |
| Kindergarten (K5) – 5th Grade — Yearly Tuition | Kindergarten – 5th Grade | $9,100 |
| K4 — Remaining Parent Tuition Payment | Pre-K | $100 |
| Kindergarten – 5th Grade — Remaining Parent Tuition Payment | Kindergarten – 5th Grade | $200 |
| Multiple-Sibling Discount (does not apply to K4) — Child 1 Remaining Parent Tuition Payment | Kindergarten – 5th Grade | $200 |
| Multiple-Sibling Discount (does not apply to K4) — Child 2 Remaining Parent Tuition Payment | Kindergarten – 5th Grade | $170 |
| Multiple-Sibling Discount (does not apply to K4) — Child 3 Remaining Parent Tuition Payment | Kindergarten – 5th Grade | $140 |
| Multiple-Sibling Discount (does not apply to K4) — Child 4 Remaining Parent Tuition Payment | Kindergarten – 5th Grade | $110 |
2024-2025 school year
Reported to the Indiana Department of Education. Acceptance does not determine a student’s eligibility or award amount.
Updated 7mo ago
Families start by contacting Shepherd Community Academy (phone/email or the online contact form) to confirm space is available for their child’s grade; the school limits enrollment to families living in the 46201 or 46203 zip codes. (shepherdcommunityacademy.org) If a grade is full, the Academy says they can add the student to a waiting list. (shepherdcommunityacademy.org) After the initial contact, the school sends an online registration link; once digital forms are completed, the office schedules an in-person appointment to collect required documents and financial information and to sign forms needing physical signatures (paper forms can also be completed on-site). (shepherdcommunityacademy.org) For the in-person appointment, families should be prepared with the student’s birth certificate, immunization records, proof of household income, and the $20 registration fee plus $20 technology fee (and the school notes families must provide accurate financial records at registration to qualify for voucher/SGO-funded tuition support). (shepherdcommunityacademy.org) Key dates: registration for the 2026–2027 school year opens first for current student families on Monday, March 9, 2026, and begins for new student families on Monday, April 13, 2026—indicating priority access for current families; the site also states 2025–2026 registration is currently open (with limited spots by grade). (shepherdcommunityacademy.org)
Updated 7mo ago
PSS ID A1701718
- Community
- City, Large
- Religious orientation
- Church of the Nazarene
- School type
- Other religious, unaffiliated
- Student body
- Coed
- Enrollment
- 118 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
- Daily instruction
- 7.0 hours
Student demographics
Sources
- NCES Private School Survey · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Indiana School Directory · Indiana Department of Education · 2026-06-08
- Indiana ILEARN · Indiana Department of Education · 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26
- Indiana Chronic Absenteeism · Indiana Department of Education · 2024–25