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North Central High School

1801 E 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 3,628 students in grades 9-12, North Central High School ranks in the top 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 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 3,628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 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

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
North Central High School's student population of 3,628 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 226 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,628 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
226 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
North Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Central High School is 0.73, 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)
#854 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Central 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.
47%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Central 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.
32%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Central 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
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Central High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Central High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
37%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
30%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Central 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
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Central 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 North Central High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of North Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of North Central High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Central 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 North Central 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 North Central High School's ranking?
North Central High School is ranked #854 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are North Central High School often compared to?
North Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carmel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Central High School?
The graduation rate of North Central High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend North Central High School?
3,628 students attend North Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of North Central High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Central High School?
North Central High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Central High School offer ?
North Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Central High School part of?
North Central High School is part of MSD Washington Township School District.
In what neighborhood is North Central High School located?
North Central High School is located in the Washington Township neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 8 other public schools located in Washington Township.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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