Serving 256 students in grades 9-12, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School's student population of 256 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1468 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
60%
13%
White
17%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indianapolis Metropolitan High School's ranking?
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is ranked #1468 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Indianapolis Metropolitan High School?
The graduation rate of Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Indianapolis Metropolitan High School?
256 students attend Indianapolis Metropolitan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Indianapolis Metropolitan High School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indianapolis Metropolitan High School?
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Indianapolis Metropolitan High School offer ?
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Indianapolis Metropolitan High School part of?
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is part of Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch School District.
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