How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Arsenal Technical High School | Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Indianapolis, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 600 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.7% | 59.2% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Arsenal Technical High School | Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,197 | $10,323 |
| District | Indianapolis Public Schools | Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Arsenal Technical High School | Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.0% | 32.5% |
| African American | 33.1% | 32.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57.6% | 27.8% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 6.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Arsenal Technical High School | Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 37 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 375:1 | 545:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 76.5% | 68.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 48 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.