Emmerich Manual High School serves 414 students in grades 10-12.
Emmerich Manual High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emmerich Manual High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Emmerich Manual High School's student population of 414 students has declined by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 72% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
414 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Emmerich Manual High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Emmerich Manual 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
#1462 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
17%
13%

Black
31%
13%

White
43%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(11-12)65-69%
86%

Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emmerich Manual High School's ranking?
Emmerich Manual High School is ranked #1462 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Emmerich Manual High School often compared to?
Emmerich Manual High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christel House Academy South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Emmerich Manual High School?
The graduation rate of Emmerich Manual High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Emmerich Manual High School?
414 students attend Emmerich Manual High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Emmerich Manual High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emmerich Manual High School?
Emmerich Manual High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Emmerich Manual High School offer ?
Emmerich Manual High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Emmerich Manual High School part of?
Emmerich Manual High School is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.
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