For the 2025-26 school year, there are 63 public high schools serving 56,979 students in Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Indianapolis, IN are Herron High School, Speedway Senior High School and Christel House Dors. 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 18% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Indianapolis have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Indianapolis, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin Central High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Indianapolis, IN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herron High School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Speedway Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5357 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-7238
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-7238
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Christel House Dors
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4686
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4686
Gr: 9-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Excel Center For Adult Learners
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 1,285 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Excel Center - Richmond
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1215 S 'j' St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-3734
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-3734
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Central High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6215 S Franklin Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-6646
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-6646
Gr: 9-12 | 3,381 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 832-1200
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 832-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
North Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 E 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5301
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5301
Gr: 9-12 | 3,616 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Ben Davis University High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1155 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-7800
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-7800
Gr: 10-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 N Girls School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7500
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7500
Gr: 9 | 1,293 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Perry Meridian High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-4400
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,373 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Impact Academy 2
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Impact Academy 3
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1515.
Believe Circle City High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2540 North Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 296-1954
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 296-1954
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Herron-riverside High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3010 N. White River Parkway Ea
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1717.
Excel Center - Muncie
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1023 W Jackson St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(765) 283-0916
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(765) 283-0916
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1818.
Irvington Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5751 E University Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5359
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5359
Gr: K-12 | 328 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1919.
Excel Center - West
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6000 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 524-4005
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 524-4005
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Indiana Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6640 Intech Blvd - Suite 101
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 550-3188
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 550-3188
Gr: K-12 | 5,475 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2121.
Lawrence North High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7802 N Hague Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-7700
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,832 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2222.
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6640 Intech Boulevard - Ste 10
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 732-7790
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 732-7790
Gr: 6-12 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2323.
Southport High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
971 E Banta Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4800
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Victory College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1780 Sloan Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 351-1534
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 351-1534
Gr: K-12 | 1,024 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2525.
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3029 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 832-1200
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 832-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2626.
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 226-2200
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 226-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2727.
Geo Next Generation Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4010 N Sherman Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 608-6220
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 608-6220
Gr: 8-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Pike High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 W 71st St
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 291-5250
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 291-5250
Gr: 9-12 | 3,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Decatur Central High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5251 Kentucky Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5288
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5288
Gr: 9-12 | 2,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Shortridge High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3401 N Meridian
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-2810
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-2810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,174 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3131.
In Math & Science Academy - North
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7435 N Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-7300
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-7300
Gr: K-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Achieve Virtual Education Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 N High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7144
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7144
Gr: 7-12 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3333.
Dynamic Minds Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8350 Craig St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(260) 665-4600
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(260) 665-4600
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3434.
Ben Davis High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Girls Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7000
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7000
Gr: 10-12 | 3,274 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3535.
Warren Central High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9500 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46229
(317) 532-6200
Indianapolis, IN 46229
(317) 532-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 3,398 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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Indianapolis, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Accelerated Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 226-3961
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 226-3961
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
47 Beachway Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-7144
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-7144
Gr: K-6 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4116
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4116
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 75%
4050 E 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 549-6305
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 549-6305
Gr: K-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
4825 N Arlington Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 822-7980
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 822-7980
Gr: 9-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
1155 S High Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 244-2438
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 244-2438
Gr: 7-9 | 1,309 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
6550 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4292
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4292
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Gr: 8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-7497
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-7497
Gr: 6-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
5435 West Pike Plaza Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 808-8749
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 808-8749
Gr: 6-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 677-1950
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 677-1950
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
7300 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-2614
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-2614
Gr: PK-K | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
545 East 19th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Children's Bureau (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
02115 N Central Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 808-333
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 808-333
Gr: 2-6 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Community Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-3961
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-3961
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 85%
10925 E Prospect St
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 869-1327
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 869-1327
Gr: 5-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
1140 Dr M Luther King Jr St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-2800
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
5125 Decatur Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 856-0900
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 856-0900
Gr: 7-12
9511 Angola Ct
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 706-9478
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 706-9478
Gr: 11 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
3202 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Gr: K-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1202 East Troy Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Gr: K-6
2405 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 217-1983
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 217-1983
Gr: 12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
2540 N Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 536-1026
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 536-1026
Gr: 6-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Gr: K-6
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Minority enrollment: 90%
2815 English Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4221
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4221
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
5050 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4283
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4283
Gr: PK-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
4501 E 32nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4363
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4363
Gr: 7-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
9501 E 36th St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 226-4102
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 226-4102
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 123:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Francis W Parker School 56 (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2353 Columbia Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4256
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4256
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
7620 Edgewood Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-2446
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-2446
Gr: 6-8
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Indianapolis, IN include Herron High School, Speedway Senior High School and Christel House Dors.
How many public high schools are located in Indianapolis?
63 public high schools are located in Indianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Indianapolis are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Indianapolis include: Lawrence Central High School vs. Lawrence North High School, Southport High School vs. Perry Meridian High School, Lawrence North High School vs. Lawrence Central High School
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