Serving 194 students in grades 9-12, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School's student population of 194 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Year Founded
2004
School Rankings
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1693 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
53%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
15%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Graduation Rate
35-39%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indianapolis Metropolitan High School's ranking?
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is ranked #1693 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Indianapolis Metropolitan High School?
The graduation rate of Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Indianapolis Metropolitan High School?
194 students attend Indianapolis Metropolitan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Indianapolis Metropolitan High School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Indianapolis Metropolitan High School?
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Indianapolis Metropolitan High School offer ?
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Indianapolis Metropolitan High School part of?
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is part of Indianapolis Metropolitan High School District.
In what neighborhood is Indianapolis Metropolitan High School located?
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is located in the Near Westside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 3 other public schools located in Near Westside.
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