For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 910 students in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN.
The top-ranked public high school in Hawthorne is George Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is George Washington High School, with 54% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2215 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 693-5555
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 693-5555
Gr: 9-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN include George Washington High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Hawthornedianapolis?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Hawthornedianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hawthornedianapolis?
the neighborhood of Hawthornedianapolis public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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