Serving 3,278 students in grades 10-12, Ben Davis 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 16% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 3,278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ben Davis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ben Davis High School's student population of 3,278 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 183 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
3,278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
183 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ben Davis 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 Ben Davis High School is 0.69, 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
#1206 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
32%
14%
Black
40%
13%
White
22%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Davis High School's ranking?
Ben Davis High School is ranked #1206 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Ben Davis High School often compared to?
Ben Davis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pike High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ben Davis High School?
The graduation rate of Ben Davis High School is 78%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ben Davis High School?
3,278 students attend Ben Davis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ben Davis High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Davis High School?
Ben Davis High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ben Davis High School offer ?
Ben Davis High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Ben Davis High School part of?
Ben Davis High School is part of MSD Wayne Township School District.
School Reviews
5 7/1/2019
Our choice to enroll our kids at Ben Davis came after researching the AP/Honors courses available compared to other private high schools in the area. We knew the rich AP course offerings (20+ classes) coupled with the diverse student body were perfect for our family. And the decision has proven fruitful! Our kids were able to take advantage of the great academics, theatre/music programs, and strong athletic teams. Most importantly, our children experienced an environment where students from all socioeconomic statuses, ethnicities, religions, and experiences came together. We wanted our children to have a real world school experience, not one where they were placed in a homogenous bubble of students. Ben Davis was just that and prepared our children to go into their universities and careers with the ability to move through and feel comfortable in different spaces and communities with ease. This is the foundation to empathy and understanding that we need in this world.
5 2/22/2014
i love BEN DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL CAUSE ITS THE ONLY SCHOOL I KNOW WHO HELPS CHILREN EARN THIER CREDITS EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE IN NIGHT SCHOOL AND HAVE THE SAME RESPECT AS IF THEY WERE IN DAY SCHOOL
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