Destiny Christian Academy - Muncie

Muncie Central High School is the public high school for Muncie Community Schools at 801 North Walnut Street. It is not a special-education school. Principal Chris Walker leads the Bearcats. The school sets high academic expectations, offers family and student support, and asks students to join activities inside and outside class. Early College lets students graduate with college credit or a two-year associate degree. Graduating seniors regularly earn large scholarship awards. 2026-27 is year two of the Freshman Academy, a ninth-grade program meant to help new students start high school. Muncie Central is a general-population district high school with a long record of academics and extracurriculars. It is not a therapeutic or selective special-education campus. Families enroll through Muncie Community Schools.

The Crossing is a transformative educational institution dedicated to empowering students who face challenges in traditional learning environments. Serving a diverse range of students, including those with language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional learners, the school's core mission is to foster academic success while promoting personal growth and community contribution. Established in 2003 by founder Rob Staley, The Crossing has evolved to offer tailored programs that blend academics, job training, and faith-based character education, ensuring that every student feels valued and understood. With an impressive average teacher-to-student ratio of 1:10, educators are able to provide individualized attention, allowing for meaningful engagement and support tailored to each student's unique needs. The Job Training Program equips students with essential hands-on experience and soft skills necessary for future employment, while the Faith-Based Character Education component fosters a sense of belonging through daily sessions and optional weekly discussions. What truly sets The Crossing apart is its commitment to creating a welcoming environment that emphasizes family partnerships and community involvement. Students benefit from not only academic instruction but also from strong connections with staff who actively engage with them beyond the classroom setting. This holistic approach nurtures both academic achievement and character development, preparing students to thrive as contributing members of their communities.

The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities is a public high school on the Ball State University campus in Muncie. The Indiana General Assembly established it in 1988. It is not a charter school and is not a special-education campus. Indiana students may apply as sophomores, juniors, or seniors as residential or commuter students. Tuition and textbooks are free for Indiana students. Residential room and board for 2026-27 is $2,700 a year, or $1,350 a semester, and includes three meals a day. Need-based tiers can reduce that yearly fee to $1,450, $498, or $0. Dual-credit courses taught by Academy instructors are $75 to $250, or $350 online through Ball State, and those fees are waived for aid recipients. Optional laptop rental is $50 a semester. Faculty hold at least a master's degree, and nearly one-third hold doctorates. Students can take AP, dual-credit, Indiana College Core, and selected Ball State classes. More than 50 student organizations are offered. IHSAA athletics run with Burris Laboratory School.