Crispus Attucks High School

05/06/2026

Today, the IU Health High School Fellowship at Crispus Attucks High School welcomed 40 students as part of the newest cohort. Congratulations! 🩺🧑‍⚕️

As part of the fellowship, students gain hands-on healthcare experience and mentorship. Upon graduation and successful completion of the program, fellows may qualify for immediate employment with IU Health in roles such as Medical Assistant II or Patient Care Tech/Assistant. They’ll also have access to continued education and career support through the Mosaic Center for Work, Life + Learning, ensuring opportunities to pursue associate and bachelor’s degrees aligned with their goals.

05/06/2026

A historic day for a historic school! 🩺🧑‍⚕️

Anchored by a $25 million investment from IU Health in partnership with The Indianapolis Foundation, IPS announced Crispus Attucks High School will undergo a $44 million expansion. This project is a cornerstone of the Indy Health District initiative, aimed at reducing health inequities and improving quality of life on the city’s near north side. The project will include a regulation-size gymnasium, new academic spaces, and a state-of-the-art health academy lab, ensuring that students have every tool necessary for careers in healthcare, but also investing in spaces that support learning, wellness, and long-term success.

New cohort of fellows welcomed as leaders unveil transformational investment in facilities, healthcare pathways, and student opportunities at Crispus Attucks High School Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) and Indiana University Health (IU Health) announced a major investment today (Wednesday, May 6)....

04/21/2026

Crispus Attucks High School was endorsed as an official Early College by the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning in April 2025. In its first full year of endorsement, Crispus Attucks is estimated to award nine Indiana College Core diplomas.

The Indiana College Core is a block of 30 credit hours of general education, college-level coursework that can be transferred between all Indiana public colleges and universities and some private ones. Additionally, Crispus Attucks will award eight associates degree from Ivy Tech this year!

03/24/2026

Several students at Crispus Attucks High School admit that preparing for a medical career is as demanding as they expected, requiring them to balance rigorous science classes with developing their thinking, emotional resilience, and patient care skills.

Several students at Crispus Attucks High School admit that preparing for a medical career is as demanding as they expected, requiring them to balance rigorous science classes with developing their thinking, emotional resilience, and patient care skills. Adewale Adeboyejo, a senior at Crispus Attucks...

03/16/2026

Stop just dreaming about the scrubs and start wearing them. 🥼✨

The IU Health Fellowship at Crispus Attucks High School isn't your average high school elective. The three-year health care focused curriculum that provides fellows with the opportunity to earn five health care industry-recognized certifications.

In just three years, Fellows gain:
🪪 5 industry certifications
🏫 Up to 20 dual credits
🩺 Paid internships & work experience
🧑‍⚕️ Guaranteed job offer from IU Health upon graduation

03/04/2026

Please join us at our next community engagement meeting. We hope to see you there!

02/23/2026

The Medical Assistant pathway at Crispus Attucks High School gives you hands-on experience in real medical skills while preparing you for college and healthcare careers. Students can earn dual credit, work toward an industry-recognized certification, and participate in work-based learning with healthcare partners. 🏥 🩺

Learn more about IPS’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways at myips.org/central-services/postsecondary-readiness

02/06/2026

In honor of , we were thrilled to host Indiana Fever stars Aliyah Boston and Makayla Timpson at the historic Crispus Attucks Museum today. They explored Indiana state history and the legacy of the first all-Black high school in Indiana, including the legendary 1955 state championship basketball team.

📸 Indiana Fever

02/06/2026

After starting over in a new country and navigating a different education system with limited time to prepare for college applications, Ived Mata Chirinos faced challenges that often felt overwhelming. Now, the Crispus Attucks High School senior is being recognized for her resilience, determination, and academic excellence after earning the St. Mary Academic Full-Tuition Scholarship to attend Marian University Indianapolis.

Crispus Attucks High School senior Ived Mata Chirinos is being recognized for her resilience, determination, and academic excellence after earning the St. Mary Academic Full-Tuition Scholarship to attend Marian University.  For Mata Chirinos, the honor represents far more than financial support. Af...

01/16/2026

Watch the 45th Annual IPS Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. featuring student performances and community leaders who will reflect on Dr. King's impact.

Indianapolis Public Schools is hosting the Annual IPS Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from 10-11 a.m. at Crispus Attucks High Sc...

01/15/2026

Congratulations to Coach Chris Hawkins on becoming Crispus Attucks High School's boys basketball all-time wins leader passing Ray Crow with 180 career wins! 👏 🏀