For the 2025 school year, there are 63 public high schools serving 56,740 students in Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Indianapolis, IN are Speedway Senior High School, Herron High School and Believe Circle City High School. 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 19% (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 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Indianapolis, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin Central High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Indianapolis, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Speedway Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5357 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-7238
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-7238
Grades: 9-12
| 572 students
Rank: #22.
Herron High School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Grades: 9-12
| 998 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Believe Circle City High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2540 North Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 296-1954
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 296-1954
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Christel House Dors
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4686
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4686
Grades: 9-12
| 993 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Excel Center - Richmond
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1215 S 'j' St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-3734
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-3734
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Excel Center For Adult Learners
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Grades: 9-12
| 1,285 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
The Hope Academy Inc.
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3919 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 572-9440
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 572-9440
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Impact Academy 2
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Impact Academy 3
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Central High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6215 S Franklin Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-6646
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-6646
Grades: 9-12
| 3,381 students
Rank: #1111.
Ben Davis University High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1155 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-7800
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-7800
Grades: 10-12
| 378 students
Rank: #1212.
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 832-1200
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 832-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
Rank: #1313.
North Central High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 E 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5301
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5301
Grades: 9-12
| 3,616 students
Rank: #1414.
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 N Girls School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7500
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7500
Grades: 9
| 1,293 students
Rank: #1515.
Perry Meridian High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-4400
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,373 students
Rank: #1616.
Irvington Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5751 E University Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5359
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5359
Grades: K-12
| 328 students
Rank: #1717.
Indiana Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6640 Intech Blvd - Suite 101
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 550-3188
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 550-3188
Grades: K-12
| 5,475 students
Rank: #1818.
Excel Center - West
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6000 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 524-4005
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 524-4005
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Rank: #1919.
Lawrence North High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7802 N Hague Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-7700
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 964-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,832 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Herron-riverside High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3010 N. White River Parkway Ea
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3029 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 832-1200
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 832-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
Rank: #2222.
Southport High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
971 E Banta Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4800
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,376 students
Rank: #2323.
Shortridge High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3401 N Meridian
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-2810
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-2810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,174 students
Rank: #2424.
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6640 Intech Boulevard - Ste 10
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 732-7790
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 732-7790
Grades: 6-12
| 724 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Geo Next Generation Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4010 N Sherman Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 608-6220
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 608-6220
Grades: 8-12
| 222 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
In Math & Science Academy - North
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7435 N Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-7300
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-7300
Grades: K-12
| 600 students
Rank: #2727.
Decatur Central High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5251 Kentucky Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5288
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5288
Grades: 9-12
| 2,061 students
Rank: #2828.
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 226-2200
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 226-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Rank: #2929.
Pike High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 W 71st St
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 291-5250
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 291-5250
Grades: 9-12
| 3,193 students
Rank: #3030.
Victory College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1780 Sloan Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 351-1534
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 351-1534
Grades: K-12
| 1,024 students
Rank: #3131.
Achieve Virtual Education Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 N High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7144
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7144
Grades: 7-12
| 631 students
Rank: #3232.
Ben Davis High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Girls Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7000
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7000
Grades: 10-12
| 3,274 students
Rank: #3333.
Excel Center - Muncie
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1023 W Jackson St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(765) 283-0916
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(765) 283-0916
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #3434.
Dynamic Minds Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8350 Craig St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(260) 665-4600
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(260) 665-4600
Grades: K-12
| 130 students
Rank: #3535.
Warren Central High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9500 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46229
(317) 532-6200
Indianapolis, IN 46229
(317) 532-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,398 students
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Indianapolis, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Accelerated Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 226-3961
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 226-3961
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
47 Beachway Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-7144
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-7144
Grades: K-6
| 100 students
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4116
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4116
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
4050 E 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 549-6305
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 549-6305
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
4825 N Arlington Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 822-7980
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 822-7980
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
1155 S High Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 244-2438
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 244-2438
Grades: 7-9
| 1,309 students
6550 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4292
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4292
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Grades: 8
| 59 students
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-7497
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-7497
Grades: 6-12
| 137 students
5435 West Pike Plaza Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 808-8749
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 808-8749
Grades: 6-12
| 218 students
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 677-1950
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 677-1950
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
7300 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-2614
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-2614
Grades: PK-K
| 381 students
545 East 19th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Children's Bureau (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
02115 N Central Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 808-333
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 808-333
Grades: 2-6
| 6 students
Community Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-3961
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-3961
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
6501 Sunnyside Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6400
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6400
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
10925 E Prospect St
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 869-1327
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 869-1327
Grades: 5-6
| 595 students
1140 Dr M Luther King Jr St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-2800
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
5125 Decatur Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 856-0900
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 856-0900
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
9511 Angola Ct
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 706-9478
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 706-9478
Grades: 11
| 14 students
3202 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Grades: K-6
| 141 students
1002 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4242
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4242
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1202 East Troy Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1202 E Troy Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
2405 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 217-1983
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 217-1983
Grades: 12
| 83 students
2540 N Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 536-1026
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 536-1026
Grades: 6-12
| 186 students
Flanner House Elementary School (Charter) (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
2815 English Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4221
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4221
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
5050 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4283
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4283
Grades: PK-6
| 197 students
4501 E 32nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4363
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4363
Grades: 7-8
| 351 students
9501 E 36th St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 226-4102
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 226-4102
Grades: PK
| 123 students
Francis W Parker School 56 (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2353 Columbia Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4256
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4256
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
7620 Edgewood Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-2446
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-2446
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Show 92 more closed public schools in Indianapolis, IN (out of 127 total schools)
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Indianapolis, IN include Speedway Senior High School, Herron High School and Believe Circle City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Indianapolis?
62 public high schools are located in Indianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Indianapolis are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Indianapolis include: Lawrence Central High School vs. Lawrence North High School, Southport High School vs. Perry Meridian High School, Lawrence North High School vs. Lawrence Central High School
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