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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Indianapolis Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 61 public high schools serving 58,287 students in Indianapolis, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Indianapolis, IN are Herron High School, Speedway Senior High School and Christel House Dors. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indianapolis, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Indianapolis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Indianapolis, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin Central High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Indianapolis, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herron High School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Speedway Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5357 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-7238
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Christel House Dors
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4686
Gr: 9-12 | 1,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Excel Center - Michigan Street
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
The Hope Academy - Inc.
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3919 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 572-9440
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Excel Center - Richmond
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1215 S 'j' St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-3734
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Central High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6215 S Franklin Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-6646
Gr: 9-12 | 3,438 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Purdue Polytechnic High School North
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 832-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
North Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1801 E 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5301
Gr: 9-12 | 3,682 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Ben Davis University High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1155 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-7800
Gr: 10-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 N Girls School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7500
Gr: 9 | 1,243 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Perry Meridian High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,455 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Impact Academy 2
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
320 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Impact Academy 3
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
320 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
Believe Circle City High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2540 North Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 296-1954
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Herron-riverside High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3010 N. White River Parkway Ea
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1717.
Excel Center - Muncie
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1023 W Jackson St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(765) 283-0916
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1818.
Irvington Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5751 E University Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5359
Gr: K-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1919.
Excel Center - West
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 524-4005
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Lawrence North High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7802 N Hague Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,799 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2121.
Southport High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
971 E Banta Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,431 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2222.
Victory College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1780 Sloan Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 351-1534
Gr: K-12 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2323.
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3029 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 832-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2424.
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2405 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 226-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2525.
Geo Next Generation Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4010 N Sherman Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 608-6220
Gr: 8-12
Rank: #2626.
Pike High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 W 71st St
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 291-5250
Gr: 9-12 | 3,188 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Decatur Central High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5251 Kentucky Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5288
Gr: 9-12 | 1,974 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Shortridge High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3401 N Meridian
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-2810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2929.
In Math & Science Academy - North
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7435 N Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-7300
Gr: K-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Dynamic Minds Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8350 Craig St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(260) 665-4600
Gr: K-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3131.
Ben Davis High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 N Girls Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7000
Gr: 10-12 | 3,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3232.
Warren Central High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9500 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46229
(317) 532-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 3,391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Decatur Twp School For Excellence
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5106 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0900
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7725 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-1481
Gr: PK-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3535.
Charles A Tindley Accelerated School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3960 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Gr: 7-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Indianapolis, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Indianapolis, IN include Herron High School, Speedway Senior High School and Christel House Dors.
How many public high schools are located in Indianapolis?
65 public high schools are located in Indianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Indianapolis are often viewed compared to one another?

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