Arsenal Technical High School

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Arsenal Technical High School is a public high school located in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 2,366 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district, which is ranked 290 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arsenal Technical High School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (53.04%) and a lower percentage of White students (7.57%) than surrounding schools, which range from 16-35% Hispanic. Academically, Arsenal Technical consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Indiana high schools, with only 16.77% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and just 3.73% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics. The school's four-year graduation rate ranges from 66.9% to 73.6%, lower than nearby Shortridge High School (74.1%) and Crispus Attucks High School (93.8%). Additionally, Arsenal Technical has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 67.5% to 79.0% over the past three years.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.07% to 73.84%, suggests that Arsenal Technical High School serves a more disadvantaged student population. This, coupled with the school's low academic performance, raises questions about the allocation of resources and support for this school. Addressing the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism and providing targeted interventions and additional resources may be necessary to support the success of Arsenal Technical High School and its students.


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Public 9-12

 1500 E Michigan St
       Indianapolis, IN  46201


(317) 693-5300

District: Indianapolis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
394th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,310 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  2,366

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.0%
African American:
35.8%
White:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.8% Help


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Compare Details Arsenal Technical High School ranks worse than 91.4% of high schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.6. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Arsenal Technical High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Arsenal Technical High School has the largest high school student body size in the Indianapolis Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53%), African American (35.8%), White (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arsenal Technical High School is 17.3. 2 high schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Arsenal Technical High School employs 136.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arsenal Technical High School is $17,310, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arsenal Technical High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Arsenal Technical High School 394th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Arsenal Technical High School in the ranking list.)

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Indianapolis Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Indianapolis Public Schools 290th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arsenal Technical High School

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Rank History for all students at Arsenal Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 6.19 333rd 349 4.6%
2006 4.89 336th 349 3.7%
2007 2.11 340th 354 4.0%
2008 3.92 341st 360 5.3%
2009 4.27 343rd 364 5.8%
2010 18.86 329th 362 9.1%
2011 14.19 330th 364 9.3%
2012 16.74 339th 373 9.1%
2013 6.12 338th 353 4.2%
2014 7.37 353rd 379 6.9%
2015 13.29 355th 400 11.3%
2016 10.45 360th 394 8.6%
2017 7.54 353rd 380 7.1%
2018 4.92 364th 385 5.5%
2019 4.60 372nd 389 4.4%
2021 8.99 367th 388 5.4%
2022 4.43 392nd 409 4.2%
2023 7.18 374th 398 6.0%
2024 8.60 394th 431 8.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Arsenal Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 6.80 92nd 94 2.1%
2023 17.87 89th 104 14.4%
2024 23.39 80th 102 21.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Arsenal Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.64 57th 74 23.0%
2024 26.95 72nd 94 23.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Arsenal Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.50 266th 285 6.7%
2024 32.64 191st 289 33.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arsenal Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.32 353rd 379 6.9%
2024 8.70 357th 377 5.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Arsenal Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.65 369th 388 4.9%
2024 6.67 374th 392 4.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Arsenal Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.28 363rd 383 5.2%
2024 7.18 373rd 392 4.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Arsenal Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.72 98th 125 21.6%
2023 21.65 106th 125 15.2%
2024 26.05 102nd 132 22.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arsenal Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.17 158th 164 3.7%
2023 10.66 161st 166 3.0%
2024 11.82 175th 184 4.9%
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Rank History for White students at Arsenal Technical High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 3.19 367th 378 2.9%
2023 11.19 349th 375 6.9%
2024 12.31 346th 381 9.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Arsenal Technical High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1361 1249 37 24 0 n/a n/a 0 2671
1989 1261 1212 28 24 0 n/a n/a 0 2525
1990 1091 1078 29 41 0 n/a n/a 0 2239
1991 1009 1101 20 39 0 n/a n/a 0 2169
1992 968 1099 22 30 0 n/a n/a 0 2119
1993 989 1181 18 26 0 n/a n/a 0 2214
1994 915 1286 20 29 0 n/a n/a 0 2250
1995 1023 1776 14 31 1 n/a n/a 3 2848
1996 1023 1776 14 31 1 n/a n/a 3 2848
1997 959 1550 15 51 1 n/a n/a 11 2587
1998 895 1672 14 61 5 n/a n/a 0 2647
1999 829 1566 13 62 5 n/a n/a 0 2475
2000 758 1449 10 71 4 n/a n/a 0 2292
2001 690 1483 10 89 5 n/a n/a 0 2277
2002 592 1481 17 105 4 n/a n/a 0 2199
2003 592 1481 17 105 4 n/a n/a 0 2199
2004 548 1509 13 106 3 n/a n/a 0 2179
2005 504 1430 13 117 2 n/a n/a 0 2066
2006 493 1428 13 143 7 n/a n/a 0 2084
2007 539 1464 14 169 7 n/a n/a 50 2243
2008 458 1168 14 185 6 n/a n/a 56 1887
2009 463 1320 9 233 5 n/a n/a 61 2091
2010 471 1538 11 264 4 n/a n/a 86 2374
2011 396 1398 7 317 5 0 79 0 2202
2012 374 1344 10 333 8 0 78 0 2147
2013 461 1291 6 426 11 0 83 0 2278
2014 439 1164 4 447 8 0 101 0 2163
2015 298 946 3 491 3 0 90 0 1831
2016 309 1050 1 621 2 1 94 0 2078
2017 256 1002 2 618 2 1 79 0 1960
2018 259 916 3 707 1 1 78 0 1965
2019 232 1310 14 923 1 0 109 0 2589
2020 186 1044 16 813 1 0 93 0 2153
2021 190 899 17 904 0 0 93 0 2103
2022 159 861 14 1005 0 0 83 0 2122
2023 179 847 15 1255 2 1 67 0 2366

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 Arsenal Technical High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2671 154.9 17.2 24.6
1989 2525 162.1 15.5 36.8
1990 2239 163.3 13.7 54
1991 2169 157.9 13.7 44.9
1992 2119 5.8 365.3 49.5
1993 2214 138.8 16.0 57.8
1994 2250 92.7 24.3 57.3
1995 2848 181.1 15.7 55.1
1996 2848 181.1 15.7 55.1
1997 2587 172.2 15.0 55.2
1998 2647 169.8 15.6 58
1999 2475 166.5 14.9 61.9
2000 2292 148.9 15.4 65.5
2001 2277 145.3 15.7 64.3
2002 2199 150.8 14.6 71.7
2003 2199 150.8 14.6 71.7
2004 2179 154.9 14.1 75.2
2005 2066 150.6 13.7 74.7
2006 2084 160.5 13.0 75.6
2007 2243 n/a n/a 76.3
2008 1887 134.7 14.0 79.1
2009 2091 143.5 14.6 81.9
2010 2374 164.0 14.4 86.3
2011 2202 147.2 14.9 83.3
2012 2147 160.0 13.4 81.4
2013 2278 191.5 11.8 84.7
2014 2163 160.0 13.5 75.8
2015 1831 131.0 13.9 66.3
2016 2078 123.0 16.8 66.3
2017 1960 153.0 12.8 64.2
2018 1965 159.4 12.3 74.2
2019 2589 177.2 14.6 68.9
2020 2153 191.5 11.2 67.7
2021 2103 218.2 9.6 69.1
2022 2122 136.1 15.5 66.1
2023 2366 136.5 17.3 73.8

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 Arsenal Technical High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2671 154.9 17.2 24.6
1989 2525 162.1 15.5 36.8
1990 2239 163.3 13.7 54
1991 2169 157.9 13.7 44.9
1992 2119 5.8 365.3 49.5
1993 2214 138.8 16.0 57.8
1994 2250 92.7 24.3 57.3
1995 2848 181.1 15.7 55.1
1996 2848 181.1 15.7 55.1
1997 2587 172.2 15.0 55.2
1998 2647 169.8 15.6 58
1999 2475 166.5 14.9 61.9
2000 2292 148.9 15.4 65.5
2001 2277 145.3 15.7 64.3
2002 2199 150.8 14.6 71.7
2003 2199 150.8 14.6 71.7
2004 2179 154.9 14.1 75.2
2005 2066 150.6 13.7 74.7
2006 2084 160.5 13.0 75.6
2007 2243 n/a n/a 76.3
2008 1887 134.7 14.0 79.1
2009 2091 143.5 14.6 81.9
2010 2374 164.0 14.4 86.3
2011 2202 147.2 14.9 83.3
2012 2147 160.0 13.4 81.4
2013 2278 191.5 11.8 84.7
2014 2163 160.0 13.5 75.8
2015 1831 131.0 13.9 66.3
2016 2078 123.0 16.8 66.3
2017 1960 153.0 12.8 64.2
2018 1965 159.4 12.3 74.2
2019 2589 177.2 14.6 68.9
2020 2153 191.5 11.2 67.7
2021 2103 218.2 9.6 69.1
2022 2122 136.1 15.5 66.1
2023 2366 136.5 17.3 73.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Arsenal Technical High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,440 (11.1%) $11,573 (88.9%) $13,013
2020 $1,765 (11.5%) $13,622 (88.5%) $15,388
2021 $1,522 (9.1%) $15,229 (90.9%) $16,751
2022 $2,069 (12.0%) $15,242 (88.1%) $17,310

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arsenal Technical High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 372nd of 389 High schoolsRanks 374th of 398 High schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Arsenal Technical High School)2.43.1
 0.7%
   End of Course Biology (Indianapolis Public Schools)9.44.5
 4.9%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students25892366
 8.6%
African American1310847
 35.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1415
 7.1%
Hispanic9231255
 36%
Pacific Islander01
White232179
 22.8%
Two or More Races10967
 38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.9%73.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arsenal Technical High School

Students at Arsenal Technical High School are 53% Hispanic, 36% African American, 8% White, 3% Two or more races.

Arsenal Technical High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Anna Brochhausen School 88
Elementary : Arlington Woods School 99
Elementary : Brookside School 54
Elementary : Carl Wilde School 79
Elementary : Center For Inquiry School 2
Elementary : Center for Inquiry School 27
Elementary : Center for Inquiry School 70
Elementary : Center for Inquiry School 84
Elementary : Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105
Elementary : Christian Park School 82
Elementary : Clarence Farrington School 61
Elementary : Cold Spring School
Elementary : Daniel Webster School 46
Elementary : Edison School of the Arts 47
Elementary : Eleanor Skillen School 34
Elementary : Ernie Pyle School 90
Elementary : Frederick Douglass School 19
Elementary : George W Julian School 57
Elementary : George Washington Carver School 87
Elementary : IPS/Butler Lab at Eliza Blaker 55
Elementary : IPS/Butler Lab at William Bell 60
Elementary : James A Garfield School 31
Elementary : James Russell Lowell School 51
Elementary : James Whitcomb Riley School 43
Elementary : Jonathan Jennings School 109
Elementary : Lew Wallace School 107
Elementary : Matchbook Learning
Elementary : Meredith Nicholson School 96
Elementary : PLA at George H Fisher School 93
Elementary : Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58
Elementary : Robert Lee Frost School 106
Elementary : Rousseau McClellan School 91
Elementary : Theodore Potter School 74
Elementary : Thomas D Gregg School 15
Elementary : William McKinley School 39
Elementary : William Penn School 49
Middle : Arlington Community Middle School
Middle : H L Harshman Middle School
Middle : HW Longfellow Med/STEM Magnet Midl
Middle : Northwest Community Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,366 students attended Arsenal Technical High School.

Arsenal Technical High School ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Indiana high schools.


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