Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Summary:

Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is a public charter high school serving 208 students in grades 9-12 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school's student population is predominantly African American (58.17%) and Hispanic (17.79%), with a smaller percentage of White (16.83%) and other racial/ethnic groups.

Despite being a public charter school, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Indiana, with only 12.07% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and just 1.72% proficient or better in SAT Mathematics. The school's four-year graduation rate has been declining, reaching a low of 29.7% in the 2021-2022 school year, which is significantly lower than the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like Herron-Riverside High School. Additionally, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School has struggled with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 89.8% in the 2021-2022 school year, more than double the state average.

The challenges faced by Indianapolis Metropolitan High School are further compounded by the socioeconomic factors affecting its student population, with 64.9% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the surrounding schools, such as Herron High School and Arsenal Technical High School, which have significantly higher academic performance and student outcomes. Despite being a public charter school, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School has not shown any meaningful improvement in its academic performance or student outcomes over the past several years, indicating a need for comprehensive interventions and support to address the complex factors contributing to the school's persistent challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46222

(317) 524-4638

District: Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
407^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,199

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 251

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.2%

White:

23.5%

Hispanic:

17.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Indianapolis Metropolitan High School ranks worse than 94.4% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.93. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (52.2%), White (23.5%), Hispanic (17.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare Indianapolis Metropolitan High School employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is $13,199.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Indianapolis Metropolitan High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Indianapolis Metropolitan High School 407^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Indianapolis Metropolitan High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Indianapolis Metropolitan High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Indianapolis Metropolitan High School 363^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

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Rank History for all students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2010	2.49	358^th	362	1.1%
2011	12.62	332^nd	364	8.8%
2012	7.92	356^th	373	4.6%
2014	0.35	377^th	379	0.5%
2015	4.21	383^rd	400	4.3%
2016	4.64	372^nd	394	5.6%
2017	2.33	367^th	380	3.4%
2018	1.85	382^nd	385	0.8%
2019	1.52	381^st	389	2.1%
2021	10.83	361^st	388	7.0%
2022	4.36	393^rd	409	3.9%
2023	5.95	384^th	398	3.5%
2024	6.93	407^th	431	5.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.34	165^th	285	42.1%
2024	22.93	235^th	289	18.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.68	359^th	379	5.3%
2024	9.12	356^th	377	5.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.80	375^th	388	3.4%
2024	5.21	382^nd	392	2.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.37	373^rd	383	2.6%
2024	6.15	379^th	392	3.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	10.95	124^th	125	0.8%
2023	13.87	122^nd	125	2.4%
2024	22.45	113^th	132	14.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.46	158^th	166	4.8%

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Rank History for White students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	2.98	375^th	381	1.6%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	97	228	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	10	343
2009	71	250	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	14	342
2010	71	236	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	26	343
2011	69	319	1	10	1	0	31	0	431
2012	73	312	0	12	2	0	29	0	428
2013	45	249	0	12	1	0	12	0	319
2014	43	232	1	10	0	0	13	0	299
2015	30	206	0	16	0	0	9	0	261
2016	31	197	0	17	0	0	11	0	256
2017	22	202	0	27	0	0	14	0	265
2018	27	224	0	25	0	0	12	0	288
2019	19	184	0	23	0	0	14	0	240
2020	22	186	1	23	0	0	29	0	261
2021	47	157	0	45	0	0	30	0	279
2022	43	153	1	41	0	0	18	0	256
2023	35	121	1	37	0	0	14	0	208
2024	59	131	0	44	0	1	16	0	251

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	343	27.0	12.7	64.6
2009	342	27.0	12.7	85.7
2010	343	25.6	13.4	89.9
2011	431	36.0	11.9	82.6
2012	428	32.0	13.3	85.3
2013	319	34.0	9.3	78.4
2014	299	25.1	11.9	87.6
2015	261	20.0	13.0	90
2016	256	19.0	13.4	87.1
2017	265	17.5	15.0	80.4
2018	288	20.9	13.7	85.8
2019	240	24.5	9.7	62.5
2020	261	24.0	10.8	78.9
2021	279	24.1	11.5	74.6
2022	256	18.0	14.2	63.3
2023	208	26.0	8.0	64.9
2024	251	22.0	11.4	39.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	343	27.0	12.7	64.6
2009	342	27.0	12.7	85.7
2010	343	25.6	13.4	89.9
2011	431	36.0	11.9	82.6
2012	428	32.0	13.3	85.3
2013	319	34.0	9.3	78.4
2014	299	25.1	11.9	87.6
2015	261	20.0	13.0	90
2016	256	19.0	13.4	87.1
2017	265	17.5	15.0	80.4
2018	288	20.9	13.7	85.8
2019	240	24.5	9.7	62.5
2020	261	24.0	10.8	78.9
2021	279	24.1	11.5	74.6
2022	256	18.0	14.2	63.3
2023	208	26.0	8.0	64.9
2024	251	22.0	11.4	39.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,822 (14.6%)	$10,624 (85.4%)	$12,446
2020	$2,093 (19.8%)	$8,479 (80.2%)	$10,573
2021	$1,898 (19.3%)	$7,949 (80.7%)	$9,848
2022	$3,247 (24.6%)	$9,952 (75.4%)	$13,199

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 381^st of 389 High schools	Ranks 384^th of 398 High schools	1.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	240	208	13.3%
African American	184	121	34.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	23	37	60.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	19	35	84.2%
Two or More Races	14	14
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.5%	64.9%	2.4%

Schools Near Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1635 W Michigan St	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Indianapolis Metropolitan High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 524-4638	251	22	11.4	39.8%	59 (23.5%)	131 (52.2%)	44 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.4%)	6.9	407^th of 431 public high schools	5.6%		6	384^th of 398 public high schools	3.5%	23	12.1	1.7	5.0	$13,199	$3,247	$9,952
Excel Center For Adult Learners	Public, Charter	9-12	1635 W Michigan St	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Excel Center for Adult Learners	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 524-3910	1,285	50	25.7	63.0%	165 (12.8%)	774 (60.2%)	254 (19.8%)	15 (1.2%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (5.7%)	8	399^th of 431 public high schools	7.4%		2.8	395^th of 398 public high schools	0.8%	4	18.2	0.0		$4,280	$186	$4,094
George Washington High School	Public	9-12	2215 W Washington St	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 693-5555	624	54	11.6	56.7%	61 (9.8%)	276 (44.2%)	254 (40.7%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.3%)	8.5	395^th of 431 public high schools	8.4%		5.8	385^th of 398 public high schools	3.3%	10	16.4	4.5	3.5	$16,186	$1,840	$14,346
Crispus Attucks High School	Public	9-12	1140 Dr M Luther King Jr St	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-2800	1,179	65	18.1	64.6%	24 (2.0%)	705 (59.8%)	402 (34.1%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (3.5%)	8.1	397^th of 431 public high schools	7.9%		6.3	382^nd of 398 public high schools	4.0%	15	16.3	3.6	7.7	$15,060	$1,853	$13,207
Dept of Correction Adult Schools	Public	7-12	302 W Washington St	Indianapolis	46204	Marion County	Indiana Department of Correction	No	No	No	No	(317) 233-3111	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Herron High School	Public, Charter	9-12	110 E 16th St	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Herron Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 231-0010	998	92	10.8	46.9%	503 (50.4%)	232 (23.2%)	169 (16.9%)	19 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (7.2%)	90.5	15^th of 431 public high schools	96.5%		94.8	9^th of 398 public high schools	97.7%	6	78.5	40.2	63.9	$9,571	$1,218	$8,353
BELIEVE Circle City High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2540 North Capitol Ave	Indianapolis	46208	Marion County	BELIEVE Circle City High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 296-1954	279	25	11.1	87.1%	13 (4.7%)	149 (53.4%)	103 (36.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)	29.8	307^th of 431 public high schools	28.8%					(n/a)	33.9	16.9	21.3	$19,212	$3,209	$16,002
Herron-Riverside High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3010 N. White River Parkway Ea	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Herron-Riverside High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 231-0010	398	64	6.2	69.1%	59 (14.8%)	188 (47.2%)	126 (31.7%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (4.8%)	49.6	202^nd of 431 public high schools	53.1%		57.8	138^th of 398 public high schools	65.3%	64	52.3	23.9	16.9	$13,379	$2,333	$11,046
Arsenal Technical High School	Public	9-12	1500 E Michigan St	Indianapolis	46201	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 693-5300	2,524	136	18.5	65.8%	185 (7.3%)	828 (32.8%)	1,412 (55.9%)	18 (0.7%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (3.2%)	8.6	394^th of 431 public high schools	8.6%		7.2	374^th of 398 public high schools	6.0%	20	16.8	3.7	4.8	$17,310	$2,069	$15,242
Thrival Academy	Public	9-12	1500 E Michigan Street	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-2378	106	1	106.0	24.5%	7 (6.6%)	85 (80.2%)	11 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)								(n/a)	11.1	0.0	6.7	$20,160	$1,462	$18,698

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Indianapolis Metropolitan High School ranks in the bottom 5.6% of Indiana high schools.

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Students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School are 52% African American, 24% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 251 students attended Indianapolis Metropolitan High School.

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