Shortridge High School

3401 N Meridian
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,089 students in grades 9-12, Shortridge 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,089 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shortridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Shortridge High School's student population of 1,089 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,089 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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School Rankings

Shortridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shortridge High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1381 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shortridge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shortridge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Shortridge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
29%
14%
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Black
49%
13%
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White
16%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Shortridge High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Shortridge High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shortridge High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shortridge High School's ranking?
Shortridge High School is ranked #1381 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Shortridge High School often compared to?
Shortridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crispus Attucks High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shortridge High School?
The graduation rate of Shortridge High School is 80%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Shortridge High School?
1,089 students attend Shortridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Shortridge High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shortridge High School?
Shortridge High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shortridge High School offer ?
Shortridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shortridge High School part of?
Shortridge High School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Shortridge High School located?
Shortridge High School is located in the Mapleton Fall Creek neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Mapleton Fall Creek.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,089 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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