Enrollment
914
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Beech Grove, IN
Beech Grove Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Beech Grove Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180045000093
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beech Grove Sr High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Beech Grove · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Beech Grove Sr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beech Grove Sr High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Beech Grove, IN.
School address
District: Beech Grove City Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180045000093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beech Grove Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beech Grove Sr High School
Beech Grove Sr High School is a higher-need, large high school in Beech Grove, Indiana, enrolling 914 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 90% of state schools at 914 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 174 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #109.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 522 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 914 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Beech Grove City Schools also operates South Grove Intermediate School (586 students) and Hornet Park Elementary School (461 students) alongside Beech Grove Sr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beech Grove Sr High School compares
Beech Grove Sr High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 38% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 914 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
914
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
76.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,369
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
412
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 45.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
African American 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Beech Grove Sr High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beech Grove City Schools, which includes Beech Grove Sr High School.
$13,369
Per student
+11%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 58.4%
Federal 16.6%
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.
How Beech Grove Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Grove Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hornet Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beech Grove Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beech Grove Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~914 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Beech Grove Sr High School
How many students attend Beech Grove Sr High School?
Beech Grove Sr High School has 914 students enrolled. It is a high school in Beech Grove, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beech Grove Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beech Grove Sr High School is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beech Grove Sr High School?
68.5% of students at Beech Grove Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beech Grove Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Beech Grove Sr High School is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Beech Grove, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beech Grove Sr High School?
Beech Grove Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beech Grove Sr High School rank among public schools in Beech Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Beech Grove Sr High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Beech Grove, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beech Grove on the city page.
Is Beech Grove Sr High School a good school?
Beech Grove Sr High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beech Grove City Schools?
Besides Beech Grove Sr High School, Beech Grove City Schools also operates South Grove Intermediate School (586 students), Hornet Park Elementary School (461 students), and Beech Grove Middle School (440 students). See the Beech Grove City Schools district page for the complete list.
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