Speedway Senior High School is a public, secondary school in Speedway, Indiana. It is part of the School Town of Speedway.
Serving 602 students in grades 9-12, Speedway Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Speedway Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Speedway Senior High School's student population of 602 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
602 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Speedway Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Speedway Senior High School is 0.72, 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
#323 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Sparkplugs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Speedway Senior High School's ranking?
Speedway Senior High School is ranked #323 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Speedway Senior High School often compared to?
Speedway Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brownsburg High School, Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Speedway Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Speedway Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Speedway Senior High School?
602 students attend Speedway Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Speedway Senior High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Speedway Senior High School?
Speedway Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Speedway Senior High School offer ?
Speedway Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Speedway Senior High School part of?
Speedway Senior High School is part of School Town Of Speedway School District.
In what neighborhood is Speedway Senior High School located?
Speedway Senior High School is located in the Speedway neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Speedway.
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