Enrollment
2,360
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 180477000801
Arsenal Technical High School — Indianapolis, IN
Federal NCES profile for Arsenal Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 30
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
136.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arsenal Technical High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Arsenal Technical High School reports 2,360 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 136.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 48% above the Indiana average and 42% above the national baseline. The school offers 37 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 337 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Indianapolis Public Schools spends $26,790 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.1% from local sources (property taxes), 53.5% from the state, and 12.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arsenal Technical High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 48% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,360 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 48% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Indiana — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$26,790
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 2,360 Top 99% in Indiana — larger than 1% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 136.0
Students per teacher 17.4:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.5% +48% vs state
NCES ID 180477000801
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 37
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 337:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 48
Out-of-school suspensions 349
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indianapolis Public Schools, which includes Arsenal Technical High School.
$26,790
Per student
+84%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 53.5%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- —
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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.
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 8% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arsenal Technical High School?
Arsenal Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.