High Schools in Indianapolis Public Schools

The Indianapolis Public Schools district is home to 5 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. These schools include Arsenal Technical High School, Crispus Attucks High School, Shortridge High School, George Washington High School, and Thrival Academy.

Based on the data, Shortridge High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, with the highest statewide ranking, the best test scores, and significantly higher academic achievement compared to the district averages. In contrast, George Washington High School lags behind, with much lower test scores. The district-wide graduation rate and chronic absenteeism rate are consistent across all 5 high schools, suggesting these may be district-wide policies or initiatives.

The data also reveals disparities in the socioeconomic status and resource allocation across the schools, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 24.53% at Thrival Academy to 65.81% at Arsenal Technical High School, and spending per student varying from $18,941 at Crispus Attucks High School to $25,498 at Thrival Academy. The extremely high student-teacher ratio at Thrival Academy also raises questions about the quality of the educational experience.