[company_age]171.0[/company_age][employees]5001-10000 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is the largest public school district in Indiana, serving over 30,000 students across 80 square miles. It is an agile and innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence through individualized, relationship-based learning. IPS empowers its students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, embrace diversity, and pursue their dreams with purpose. 

IPS offers a wide range of educational models, including dual language, exploratory, high ability, International Baccalaureate, innovation network schools, Montessori, Reggio-inspired, STEM, and visual and performing arts. The district also boasts a variety of advanced academic options, pre-K and before & after school programs, free breakfast and lunch, free transportation, and over 100 community partners. 

IPS has seen the fastest rates of student academic growth and recovery since 2020. It is committed to equity in all of its work and strives to allocate resources to eliminate discrimination and disparities. IPS recognizes the educational and social value of human differences and embraces all aspects of diversity. 

The district's executive leadership team includes Dr. Aleesia Johnson (Superintendent), Andrew Strope (Deputy Superintendent), Lela Simmons (Chief Learning Officer), Christina Aden Hamer (Chief Human Resources Officer), Shelby Roby-Terry (Chief Communications & Engagement Officer), William Murphy (Chief Operations Officer), and Weston Young (Chief Financial Officer).[/description][ps]Public education, including traditional academic programs, magnet schools, and career and technical education programs.[/ps]