How do these schools compare?
| Metric | North Central High School | Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Indianapolis, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 3,682 | 229 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.3% | 43.7% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | North Central High School | Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,546 | $10,640 |
| District | MSD Washington Township | Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | North Central High School | Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.1% | 38.4% |
| African American | 38.5% | 36.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.8% | 18.8% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 3.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | North Central High School | Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 29 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 371:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.2% | 50.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
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.