Serving 387 students in grades 10-12, Ben Davis University High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ben Davis University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ben Davis University High School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ben Davis University High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Davis University High School is 0.68, 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
#716 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
14%
Black
34%
13%
White
25%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Ben Davis University High School's ranking?
Ben Davis University High School is ranked #716 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Ben Davis University High School often compared to?
Ben Davis University High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ben Davis High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ben Davis University High School?
The graduation rate of Ben Davis University High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ben Davis University High School?
387 students attend Ben Davis University High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Ben Davis University High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Davis University High School?
Ben Davis University High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ben Davis University High School offer ?
Ben Davis University High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Ben Davis University High School part of?
Ben Davis University High School is part of MSD Wayne Township School District.
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