Shortridge High School

Summary:

Shortridge High School is a public high school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 1,089 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shortridge High School has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (48.48%) and Hispanic (29.48%) students compared to the state average. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 36.13% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, compared to the Indianapolis Public Schools score of 20.94% and the state average of 50.51% in 2021-2022. Shortridge High School's four-year graduation rate has also fluctuated, ranging from 74.1% in 2022-2023 to 86.0% in 2019-2020, which is lower than the nearby Herron High School, which had a 94.9% four-year graduation rate in 2022-2023.

Shortridge High School also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 56.0% to 59.8% in recent years, significantly higher than the 12.3% rate at Herron High School in 2022-2023. Additionally, Shortridge High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.75% to 70.25% in recent years, compared to 43.62% at Herron High School in 2022-2023. These disparities suggest potential racial and socioeconomic factors that may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance and outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3401 N Meridian
       Indianapolis, IN  46208


(317) 226-2810

District: Indianapolis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
332nd of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,187 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  1,089

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.5%
Hispanic:
29.5%
White:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.2% Help


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Compare Details Shortridge High School ranks worse than 77% of high schools in Indiana. It also ranks first 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 23.25. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Shortridge High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Shortridge High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48.5%), Hispanic (29.5%), White (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shortridge High School is 14.7, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shortridge High School is $17,187, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shortridge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shortridge High School 332nd of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Shortridge High School in the ranking list.)

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


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Rank History for Shortridge High School

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Rank History for all students at Shortridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 9.04 344th 362 5.0%
2011 7.46 350th 364 3.8%
2012 14.10 344th 373 7.8%
2013 11.08 331st 353 6.2%
2014 2.06 369th 379 2.6%
2015 4.40 380th 400 5.0%
2016 53.12 184th 394 53.3%
2019 24.30 316th 389 18.8%
2021 21.46 323rd 388 16.8%
2022 27.20 309th 409 24.4%
2023 18.03 335th 398 15.8%
2024 23.25 332nd 431 23.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Shortridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 31.96 57th 94 39.4%
2023 43.67 54th 104 48.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shortridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.69 54th 74 27.0%
2024 32.72 63rd 94 33.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shortridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.26 249th 285 12.6%
2024 28.79 208th 289 28.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shortridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.95 325th 379 14.2%
2024 21.32 313th 377 17.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Shortridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.32 324th 388 16.5%
2024 21.53 315th 392 19.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Shortridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.29 339th 383 11.5%
2024 19.74 318th 392 18.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Shortridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.03 76th 125 39.2%
2023 27.74 89th 125 28.8%
2024 33.95 78th 132 40.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shortridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.39 53rd 164 67.7%
2023 18.92 146th 166 12.0%
2024 29.92 136th 184 26.1%
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Rank History for White students at Shortridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 85.43 45th 378 88.1%
2023 66.01 78th 375 79.2%
2024 67.76 68th 381 82.2%
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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 Shortridge High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 623 546 12 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1194
1989 642 599 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1260
1990 630 608 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1251
1991 610 587 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1212
1992 592 542 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1147
1993 572 608 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1195
1994 455 711 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1183
1995 320 575 8 16 2 n/a n/a 4 925
1996 320 575 8 16 2 n/a n/a 4 925
1997 257 539 12 21 2 n/a n/a 4 835
1998 104 510 5 14 0 n/a n/a 1 634
1999 120 563 5 12 1 n/a n/a 0 701
2000 152 610 11 12 0 n/a n/a 0 785
2001 165 682 10 15 1 n/a n/a 0 873
2002 158 770 9 22 0 n/a n/a 0 959
2003 158 770 9 22 0 n/a n/a 0 959
2004 144 721 10 35 0 n/a n/a 0 910
2005 132 702 10 44 0 n/a n/a 0 888
2006 144 837 9 101 2 n/a n/a 0 1093
2007 88 558 4 106 3 n/a n/a 27 786
2008 72 486 6 113 1 n/a n/a 16 694
2009 67 557 3 89 0 n/a n/a 25 741
2010 61 329 2 79 0 n/a n/a 22 493
2011 75 380 1 85 0 0 23 0 564
2012 36 181 1 45 0 0 11 0 274
2013 41 225 2 56 0 0 10 0 334
2014 43 249 3 64 0 0 16 0 375
2015 29 241 1 73 1 0 22 0 367
2016 107 176 3 79 2 0 26 0 393
2017 113 155 5 72 2 0 24 0 371
2018 139 160 5 89 1 0 37 0 431
2019 184 504 8 277 1 2 69 0 1045
2020 181 580 7 288 0 2 64 0 1122
2021 179 497 10 328 0 2 61 0 1077
2022 177 493 7 297 0 0 50 0 1024
2023 174 528 18 321 0 0 48 0 1089

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 Shortridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1194 70.8 16.8 41.6
1989 1260 71.9 17.5 42.4
1990 1251 73.4 17.0 50.9
1991 1212 78.1 15.5 45.4
1992 1147 71.8 15.9 49.9
1993 1195 61.8 19.3 50.5
1994 1183 69.4 17.0 56.3
1995 925 51.0 18.1 63.5
1996 925 51.0 18.1 63.5
1997 835 64.3 13.0 63.5
1998 634 45.2 14.0 70.9
1999 701 51.0 13.7 76.3
2000 785 53.5 14.7 72.4
2001 873 54.0 16.2 70.1
2002 959 58.0 16.5 77.2
2003 959 58.0 16.5 77.2
2004 910 62.0 14.7 77
2005 888 57.5 15.4 76.1
2006 1093 68.0 16.1 82.8
2007 786 n/a n/a 82.6
2008 694 40.5 17.1 78.3
2009 741 39.5 18.8 83.9
2010 493 38.3 12.8 91.9
2011 564 40.5 13.9 86.2
2012 274 28.0 9.7 75.5
2013 334 57.0 5.8 74.9
2014 375 41.0 9.1 81.1
2015 367 33.0 11.1 78.2
2016 393 30.0 13.1 52.7
2017 371 30.0 12.3 53.6
2018 431 31.3 13.7 58.2
2019 1045 93.4 11.1 56.7
2020 1122 110.5 10.1 60.3
2021 1077 126.5 8.5 64.9
2022 1024 82.5 12.4 64.7
2023 1089 74.0 14.7 70.2

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 Shortridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1194 70.8 16.8 41.6
1989 1260 71.9 17.5 42.4
1990 1251 73.4 17.0 50.9
1991 1212 78.1 15.5 45.4
1992 1147 71.8 15.9 49.9
1993 1195 61.8 19.3 50.5
1994 1183 69.4 17.0 56.3
1995 925 51.0 18.1 63.5
1996 925 51.0 18.1 63.5
1997 835 64.3 13.0 63.5
1998 634 45.2 14.0 70.9
1999 701 51.0 13.7 76.3
2000 785 53.5 14.7 72.4
2001 873 54.0 16.2 70.1
2002 959 58.0 16.5 77.2
2003 959 58.0 16.5 77.2
2004 910 62.0 14.7 77
2005 888 57.5 15.4 76.1
2006 1093 68.0 16.1 82.8
2007 786 n/a n/a 82.6
2008 694 40.5 17.1 78.3
2009 741 39.5 18.8 83.9
2010 493 38.3 12.8 91.9
2011 564 40.5 13.9 86.2
2012 274 28.0 9.7 75.5
2013 334 57.0 5.8 74.9
2014 375 41.0 9.1 81.1
2015 367 33.0 11.1 78.2
2016 393 30.0 13.1 52.7
2017 371 30.0 12.3 53.6
2018 431 31.3 13.7 58.2
2019 1045 93.4 11.1 56.7
2020 1122 110.5 10.1 60.3
2021 1077 126.5 8.5 64.9
2022 1024 82.5 12.4 64.7
2023 1089 74.0 14.7 70.2

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 Shortridge High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,332 (8.3%) $14,630 (91.7%) $15,962
2020 $1,329 (9.4%) $12,740 (90.6%) $14,069
2021 $1,314 (7.8%) $15,459 (92.2%) $16,773
2022 $2,076 (12.1%) $15,111 (87.9%) $17,187

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shortridge 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 316th of 389 High schoolsRanks 335th of 398 High schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Shortridge High School)15.86.9
 8.9%
   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 Students10451089
 4.2%
African American504528
 4.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian818
 125%
Hispanic277321
 15.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White184174
 5.4%
Two or More Races6948
 30.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.7%70.2%
 13.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shortridge High School

Shortridge High School ranks in the bottom 23.0% of Indiana high schools.

Shortridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Anna Brochhausen School 88
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Elementary : Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105
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Elementary : Clarence Farrington School 61
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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
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Middle : Arlington Community Middle School
Middle : H L Harshman Middle School
Middle : HW Longfellow Med/STEM Magnet Midl
Middle : Northwest Community Middle School

Students at Shortridge High School are 48% African American, 29% Hispanic, 16% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,089 students attended Shortridge High School.


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