Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch

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Indianapolis, Indiana - 1 schools

An equity score of 93/100 ranks Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch #7 of 372 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $19,135 per pupil, Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch ranks #18 of 405 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

208
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$19,135
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch operates 1 public schools serving 208 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Marion County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,135 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 41 of 405 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 16.3% local, 59.9% state, and 23.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 93/100, ranked #7 of 372 in Indiana against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

. Demographically, the student body averages 52.6% African American, 25.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.9% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch, enrolling 194 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch accounts for 93.3% of all Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch a distant remainder — means Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch reports 64.9% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

23.8%
Federal
59.9%
State
16.3%
Local

Funding Equity

93
Equity Score
7 / 372
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch.

White 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 52.6%
Multiracial 6.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch

School Enrollment
Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch
Charter
194

How Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Piloted Schools Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Excel Center - Richmond Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Medora Community School Corp Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Believe Circle City High School Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch?

Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 208 students.

How much does Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch spend per student?

Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch spends $19,135 per student. The district has an equity score of 93/100, ranking #7 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch?

Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch students are 52.6% African American, 25.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.9% White, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch?

Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch has an equity score of 93/100, ranking #7 out of 372 districts in Indiana.