On Average, Online Charter Schools Have Lower Graduation Rates
Last week, WFYI reported that Hoosier Academies Virtual Charter School is slated to close in June, due to consistently poor performance. For example, its 2016 graduation rate was 23 percent. Hoosier Academy is not the only online charter school to struggle with low...
How Density Affects Destiny When It Comes to Tobacco Access
Greater density of tobacco retailers has been associated with higher rates of smoking. In “high access” areas, the poverty rate is more than three times higher than in “low access” areas.
Income, Unemployment, and Health Insurance in Indianapolis
This is part of our IndyVitals blog series, exploring the data behind IndyVitals.org. You may be aware that the U.S. has a disproportionately large uninsured population when compared to countries with similar developed economies. While many of these countries have...
What Type of Businesses are Located in Your Neighborhood?
This is part of our IndyVitals blog series, exploring the data behind IndyVitals.org. Have you ever wondered exactly what type of businesses are offered in your neighborhood or an area in which you’d like to live and be close to your job? Interested in food services,...Latest Articles
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