The Sense Charter School serves the southeast side of Indianapolis, enrolling over 600 kindergarten through eighth grade students. Catering to parents seeking unique educational solutions, Sense Charter School is free to attend as part of the Indianapolis' public school system.
For almost 20 years, Sense Charter School has remained a community-minded model promoting "academic excellence, social development, and civic responsibility." Students who perform well may join one of Sense Charter School's high ability classrooms. Taught to think creatively and engage with project-based learning methods, students participating in Sense Charter's high ability program are prepared for high school and college careers.
Students enjoy various athletic choices like volleyball, track and field, cross country, basketball and soccer, while creative extracurriculars include robotics, the glee club, music clubs and environmental clubs. Sense Charter believes curiosity and creativity should be at the center of every child's education and focuses on incorporating the arts and STEM into its core curriculum.
The school also offers a variety of fun events and special occasions. During spirit week, students dress differently every day. Past themes have included cowboy boots and western flannels, team sport jerseys and Disney characters. Committed to fostering an excitement for learning, Sense Charter School values the art of discovery.
Sense Charter School
Charter Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
1601 Barth Ave,
Indianapolis, IN
School Details
Head of School
Kristie Sweeney
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
18%
Niche Grade
C-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
18%
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Math Proficiency
19%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
58
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Full Time Teachers
58
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Teachers in First or Second Year
33.9%
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
647:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.7%
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Female
48.3%
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White
39.5%
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Hispanic
31%
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Black
19.2%
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Two or more races
9.4%
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Native American
<1%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
10/28/2025
The Dean of the school need to be fired they get free money and don’t help the children they school don’t help the kids and it’s real dangerous
6/27/2025
As a student who went to sense charter school in 2022 lest 2023 because my mother wrote several reports about my experience and lack of communication help and laziness, while the principal of the school sat in her chair talking to co workers and budgets and didn’t do anything to help my parent and d...
2/4/2025
since charter school is the worst school my little cousin got in trouble for telling on a teacher for pumping milk for her baby in the middle of class infront of all the students the lady said she was lying and cussing and told my little cousin that she must not be loved enough because she was upset
10/13/2023
This school ended my teaching career. There is a lot of backstabbing co-workers and those are the ones that administration favor.
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Map
List Price Range
$118K - $611K
Homes For Sale
59
Average Home Value
$287,575
Median Lot Size
4,356 Sq Ft
% Renters
45%
Average Household Income
$79,732
% of College Grads
34.8%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,780 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
26.0%
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Sense Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 located at 1601 Barth Ave in Indianapolis, IN. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 627 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. Sense Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $287,575. Discover additional schools in the area, like Christel House Watanabe High School, Christel House DORS South, Excel Center - Southeast, and more. Learn more about what Indianapolis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sense Charter School.