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Ben Davis High School

1200 N Girls Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 3,392 students in grades 10-12, Ben Davis 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 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 3,392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ben Davis High School's student population of 3,392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 184 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
3,392 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
184 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ben Davis 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 Ben Davis High School is 0.69, 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)
#1472 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ben Davis High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ben Davis 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.
29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ben Davis 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.
6-9%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ben Davis 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
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ben Davis High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
33%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ben Davis High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
40%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ben Davis High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ben Davis High School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ben Davis High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ben Davis High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Ben Davis High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
79%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Ben Davis High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ben Davis 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
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ben Davis High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Davis High School's ranking?
Ben Davis High School is ranked #1472 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Ben Davis High School often compared to?
Ben Davis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pike High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ben Davis High School?
The graduation rate of Ben Davis High School is 79%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ben Davis High School?
3,392 students attend Ben Davis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ben Davis High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Davis High School?
Ben Davis High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ben Davis High School offer ?
Ben Davis High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Ben Davis High School part of?
Ben Davis High School is part of MSD Wayne Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Ben Davis High School located?
Ben Davis High School is located in the Chapel Hill And Ben Davis neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 7 other public schools located in Chapel Hill And Ben Davis.

School Reviews
5   7/1/2019
Our choice to enroll our kids at Ben Davis came after researching the AP/Honors courses available compared to other private high schools in the area. We knew the rich AP course offerings (20+ classes) coupled with the diverse student body were perfect for our family. And the decision has proven fruitful! Our kids were able to take advantage of the great academics, theatre/music programs, and strong athletic teams. Most importantly, our children experienced an environment where students from all socioeconomic statuses, ethnicities, religions, and experiences came together. We wanted our children to have a real world school experience, not one where they were placed in a homogenous bubble of students. Ben Davis was just that and prepared our children to go into their universities and careers with the ability to move through and feel comfortable in different spaces and communities with ease. This is the foundation to empathy and understanding that we need in this world.
- Posted by Parent - BDMom
5   2/22/2014
i love BEN DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL CAUSE ITS THE ONLY SCHOOL I KNOW WHO HELPS CHILREN EARN THIER CREDITS EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE IN NIGHT SCHOOL AND HAVE THE SAME RESPECT AS IF THEY WERE IN DAY SCHOOL
- Posted by Parent - sadey

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 3,392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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