- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Indianapolis, IN
Arsenal Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for Arsenal Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180477000801
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arsenal Technical High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #19 of 32
- high schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Arsenal Technical High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arsenal Technical High School ranks #19 of 32 high schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477000801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+158 students YoY
Arsenal Technical High School grew from 2,366 students in 2022-23 to 2,524 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 136.5 → 136.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+158 students YoY 180477000801 · Indianapolis, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,360 enr · 17.4:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students)
Arsenal Technical High School grew from 2,366 students in 2022-23 to 2,524 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 136.5 → 136.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Arsenal Technical High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Arsenal Technical High School
2,360 students
- Crispus Attuck
Crispus Attucks High School
1,269 students
- Shortridge Hig
Shortridge High School
1,206 students
- George Washing 729
George Washington High School
729 students
- Northwest Comm 623
Northwest Community Middle School
623 students
- Edison School 617
Edison School of the Arts 47
617 students
What this shows Arsenal Technical High School reports 2,360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arsenal Technical High School compares
Arsenal Technical High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 48% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,360 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,360
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$23,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 349 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.6%
African American 33.1%
White 6.0%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Arsenal Technical High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
District finance for Indianapolis Public Schools reports $23,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arsenal Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispus Attucks High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shortridge High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison School of the Arts 47 | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Arsenal Technical High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Central High School
Standard public school
3,682 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Central High School
Standard public school
3,438 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Warren Central High School
Standard public school
3,391 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Ben Davis High School
Standard public school
3,315 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Pike High School
Standard public school
3,188 students 16:1 students per teacher
Lawrence North High School
Standard public school
2,799 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arsenal Technical High School
How many students attend Arsenal Technical High School?
Arsenal Technical High School has 2,360 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 2,366 (2022-23) → 2,524 (2023-24), up 158.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arsenal Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arsenal Technical High School is 17.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arsenal Technical High School?
73.5% of students at Arsenal Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arsenal Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at Arsenal Technical High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arsenal Technical High School?
Arsenal Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arsenal Technical High School rank among high schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Arsenal Technical High School ranks #19 of 32 high schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides Arsenal Technical High School, Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students), Shortridge High School (1,206 students), and George Washington High School (729 students). See the Indianapolis Public Schools district page for the complete list.