Indianapolis Metropolitan High School District

1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Indianapolis Metropolitan High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 194 students in Indianapolis Metropolitan High School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Indiana.
Public Charter School in Indianapolis Metropolitan High School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 26% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
134 Schools
# Students
194 Students
55,577 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
3,316 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Indianapolis Metropolitan High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 37% has decreased from 65-69% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#389 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤10%
38%
≤10%
41%
≤10%
34%
37%
88%
(2022-23)
100%
23.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
26%
22%
% Black
53%
39%
% White
15%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,851 is higher than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,082 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,851
$13,125
Spending / Student
$19,082
$12,758

Best Indianapolis Metropolitan High School District Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-4638
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Recent Articles

What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
Discover how rising e-bike use and increasing traffic are changing school commutes, and what parents should evaluate before choosing a public school.
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
Learn how to evaluate a public school's safety beyond lockdown drills, including school climate, emergency planning, mental health support, and communication.
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
Learn how to evaluate a public school's special education capacity before enrolling your child, from staffing and IEP implementation to inclusion and support services.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 37% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Quick Links