Top 10 Best Indianapolis Public High Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 57 public high schools serving 56,256 students in Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Indianapolis, IN are Speedway Senior High School, Herron High School and Franklin Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indianapolis, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Indianapolis have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Indianapolis, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Indiana average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Herron High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Indianapolis, IN Public High Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 528 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 951 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Central High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6215 S Franklin Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-6646
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-6646
Grades: 9-12
| 3,064 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside High School
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2916 W 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
Rank: #55.
Geo Next Generation Academy
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4002 N Franklin Road
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 608-6220
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 608-6220
Grades: 9-11
| 98 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Excel Center - Muncie
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1023 W Jackson St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(765) 283-0916
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(765) 283-0916
Grades: 10-12
| 286 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
The Hope Academy - Inc.
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3919 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 572-9440
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 572-9440
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #88.
North Central High School
Math: 34% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 E 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5301
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5301
Grades: 9-12
| 3,754 students
Rank: #99.
Perry Meridian High School
Math: 34% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-4400
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,371 students
Rank: #1010.
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 S Meridian St - Suite Lla
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 832-1200
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 832-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: #1111.
Achieve Virtual Education Academy
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 N High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7144
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7144
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #1212.
Pike High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5401 W 71st St
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 291-5250
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 291-5250
Grades: 9-12
| 3,392 students
Rank: #1313.
Ben Davis University High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1155 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-7800
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-7800
Grades: 10-12
| 412 students
Rank: #1414.
Indiana Connections Academy
Charter School
Math: 29% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6640 Intech Blvd - Ste 250
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 550-3188
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 550-3188
Grades: K-12
| 6,687 students
Rank: #1515.
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6640 Intech Boulevard - Ste 25
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 667-0255
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 667-0255
Grades: 9-12
| 611 students
Rank: #1616.
Lawrence North High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7802 N Hague Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-7700
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,754 students
Rank: #1717.
Purdue Polytechnic High School North
Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 832-1200
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 832-1200
Grades: 9-11
| 135 students
Rank: #1818.
Southport High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
971 E Banta Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4800
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,326 students
Rank: #1919.
Decatur Central High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5251 Kentucky Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5288
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5288
Grades: 9-12
| 1,818 students
Rank: #2020.
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
| 2,279 students
Rank: #2121.
Shortridge High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3401 N Meridian
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-2810
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-2810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,077 students
Rank: #2222.
Warren Central High School
Math: 18% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9500 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46229
(317) 532-6200
Indianapolis, IN 46229
(317) 532-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,690 students
Rank: #2323.
Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4352 Mitthoeffer Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46235
(317) 939-3787
Indianapolis, IN 46235
(317) 939-3787
Grades: 2-12
| 34 students
Rank: #2424.
Christel House Academy South
Charter School
Math: 27% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4690
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4690
Grades: K-12
| 674 students
Rank: #2525.
Irvington Community School
Charter School
Math: 21% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6705 E Julian Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5359
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5359
Grades: K-12
| 1,037 students
Rank: #2626.
Ben Davis High School
Math: 16% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Girls Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7000
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7000
Grades: 10-12
| 3,280 students
Rank: #2727.
Hoosier College and Career Academy
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Caito Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 495-6494
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 495-6494
Grades: 7-12
| 676 students
Rank: #2828.
In Math & Science Academy - North
Charter School
Math: 19% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7435 N Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-7300
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-7300
Grades: K-12
| 726 students
Rank: #2929.
Emmerich Manual High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 226-2200
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 226-2200
Grades: 10-12
| 414 students
Rank: #3030.
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-4638
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-4638
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #3131.
Damar Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5125 Decatur Blvd Ste D
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
Grades: K-12
| 194 students
Rank: #3232.
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
| 374 students
Rank: #3333.
Victory College Prep Academy
Charter School
Math: 13% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1780 Sloan Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 351-1534
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 351-1534
Grades: K-12
| 963 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Decatur Township School For Excellence
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5106 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0900
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0900
Grades: 8-12
| 218 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Indiana School For The Blind
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7725 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-1481
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-1481
Grades: PK-12
| 114 students
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Indianapolis, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Accelerated Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 226-3961
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 226-3961
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4116
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4116
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
Andrew Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4050 E 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 549-6305
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 549-6305
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
4825 N Arlington Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 822-7980
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 822-7980
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
1155 S High Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 244-2438
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 244-2438
Grades: 7-9
| 1,309 students
6550 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4292
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4292
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Grades: 8
| 59 students
Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-7497
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-7497
Grades: 6-12
| 137 students
Carpe Diem - Northwest (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5435 West Pike Plaza Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 808-8749
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 808-8749
Grades: 6-12
| 218 students
Carpe Diem - Shadeland (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 677-1950
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 677-1950
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
7300 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-2614
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-2614
Grades: PK-K
| 381 students
545 East 19th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Children's Bureau (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
02115 N Central Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 808-333
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 808-333
Grades: 2-6
| 6 students
Christel House Dors West Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
55 North Tibbs Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 783-4722
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 783-4722
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Community Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-3961
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-3961
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
6501 Sunnyside Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6400
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6400
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
10925 E Prospect St
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 869-1327
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 869-1327
Grades: 5-6
| 595 students
1140 Dr M Luther King Jr St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-2800
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Decatur Discovery Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
5125 Decatur Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 856-0900
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 856-0900
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Dynamic Minds Academy (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
8350 Craig Street
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 578-0410
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 578-0410
Grades: K-12
| 108 students
Early Career Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
9511 Angola Ct
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 706-9478
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 706-9478
Grades: 11
| 14 students
Edgar H Evans School 11 (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
3202 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Grades: K-6
| 141 students
1002 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4242
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4242
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1202 East Troy Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Fall Creek Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2540 N Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 536-1026
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 536-1026
Grades: 6-12
| 186 students
Flanner House Elementary School (Charter) (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Flanner House Higher Learning Inc (Closed 2006)
Charter School
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
2815 English Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4221
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4221
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
4501 E 32nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4363
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4363
Grades: 7-8
| 351 students
7620 Edgewood Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-2446
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-2446
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Gambold Preparatory Magnet High School (Closed 2016)
Magnet School
3725 N Kiel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4108
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4108
Grades: 9-11
| 165 students
7151 E 35th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4293
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4293
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
2215 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 693-5555
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 693-5555
Grades: 8
| 127 students
7535 Harcourt Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 259-5458
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 259-5458
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
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