Speedway Senior High School serves 528 students in grades 9-12.
Speedway Senior High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Speedway Senior High School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Speedway Senior High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Speedway Senior High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#85 out of 1755 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
22%
13%
White
50%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #85 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% 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 90%.
How many students attend Speedway Senior High School?
528 students attend Speedway Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Speedway Senior High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Speedway Senior High School?
Speedway Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Speedway Senior High School offer ?
Speedway Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Speedway Senior High School part of?
Speedway Senior High School is part of School Town Of Speedway School District.
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