- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Indianapolis, IN
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School
Federal NCES profile for Christel House Watanabe Manual High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180001802730Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #10 of 32
- high schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christel House Watanabe Manual High School ranks #10 of 32 high schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Christel House Academy South · Indiana
NCES ID 180001802730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+103 students YoY
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (+32.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+103 students YoY 180001802730 · Indianapolis, IN High · SMALL · CHARTER
458 enr · 15.3:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Christel House Academy South (513 students)
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (+32.5%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Christel House Watanabe Manual High School compares
Christel House Watanabe Manual 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 56% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Indiana - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,685
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%
White 25.3%
African American 16.6%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Christel House Watanabe Manual High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Christel House Academy South reports $17,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christel House Watanabe Manual High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christel House Academy South | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christel House Watanabe Manual High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Christel House Watanabe Manual High School
How many students attend Christel House Watanabe Manual High School?
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School has 458 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), up 103.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christel House Watanabe Manual High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christel House Watanabe Manual High School is 15.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% lower 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 Christel House Watanabe Manual High School?
77.3% of students at Christel House Watanabe Manual High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christel House Watanabe Manual High School?
The largest demographic group at Christel House Watanabe Manual High School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christel House Watanabe Manual High School?
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Christel House Watanabe Manual High School rank among high schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Christel House Watanabe Manual High School ranks #10 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 Christel House Academy South?
Besides Christel House Watanabe Manual High School, Christel House Academy South also operates Christel House Academy South (513 students). See the Christel House Academy South district page for the complete list.