How do these districts compare?
| Metric | MSD Lawrence Township | School Town of Highland |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana | Highland, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 16,414 | 3,007 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 18.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | MSD Lawrence Township | School Town of Highland |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,366 | $12,883 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| State Revenue | 56.7% | 62.8% |
| Local Revenue | 29.3% | 26.5% |
MSD Lawrence Township
Federal State Local
School Town of Highland
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | MSD Lawrence Township | School Town of Highland |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.9% | 45.6% |
| African American | 45.2% | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.9% | 37.4% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.2% | 3.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.0% | 42.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | MSD Lawrence Township | School Town of Highland |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 52 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 455:1 | 341.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.3% | 21.6% |
School Types
MSD Lawrence Township
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
School Town of Highland
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.