For the 2024 school year, there are 19 blue ribbon public high schools serving 28,324 students in Indiana.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Indiana are Signature School Inc, Carmel High School and Zionsville Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Indiana blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Avon High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Indiana (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Signature School Inc
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
610 Main St
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Carmel High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
520 E Main St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Grades: 9-12
| 5,327 students
Rank: #33.
Zionsville Community High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 Mulberry St
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-3355
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-3355
Grades: 9-12
| 2,242 students
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Southeastern High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12499 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4190
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4190
Grades: 9-12
| 3,430 students
Rank: #55.
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1105 N Grant St
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0400
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,100 students
Rank: #66.
Homestead Senior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4310 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2202
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2202
Grades: 9-12
| 2,502 students
Rank: #77.
Speedway Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5357 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-7238
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-7238
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: #88.
Morgan Township Middle/high School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
299 S Sr 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Grades: 6-12
| 433 students
Rank: #99.
Herron High School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Grades: 9-12
| 976 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Cascade Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6565 S Cr 200 W
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9315
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9315
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Northwestern Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3431 N 400 W
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2332
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2332
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #1212.
Leo Junior/senior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14600 Amstutz Rd
Leo, IN 46765
(260) 446-0180
Leo, IN 46765
(260) 446-0180
Grades: 7-12
| 1,391 students
Rank: #1313.
Avon High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7575 E Cr 150 S
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5000
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,258 students
Rank: #1414.
Yorktown High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 S Tiger Dr
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-2550
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 766 students
Rank: #1515.
New Palestine High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4485 S Victory Dr
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4417
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4417
Grades: 9-12
| 1,167 students
Rank: #1616.
Lawrenceburg High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Tiger Blvd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7219
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7219
Grades: 9-12
| 718 students
Rank: #1717.
South Adams High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Parkway St
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3131
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3131
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
Rank: #1818.
Lawrence Central High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7300 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-7400
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,255 students
Rank: #1919.
Charles A Tindley Accelerated School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3960 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Grades: 7-12
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Indiana?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Indiana include Signature School Inc, Carmel High School and Zionsville Community High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Indiana?
19 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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