- Enrollment
- 3,504
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fishers, IN
Fishers High School
Federal NCES profile for Fishers High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181065002392
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fishers High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #21 of 21
- public schools in Fishers · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fishers High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fishers High School ranks #21 of 21 public schools in Fishers, IN.
School address
District: Hamilton Southeastern Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181065002392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Fishers High School held near 3,664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 160.4 → 169.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 181065002392 · Fishers, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
3,590 enr · 22.4:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Southeastern Hs (3,504 students)
Fishers High School held near 3,664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 160.4 → 169.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Fishers High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fishers High School
3,590 students
- Hamilton South
Hamilton Southeastern Hs
3,504 students
- Hamilton Se In 1,238
Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch
1,238 students
- Fall Creek Jun 1,001
Fall Creek Junior High
1,001 students
- Fall Creek Int 909
Fall Creek Intermediate School
909 students
- Riverside Inte 891
Riverside Intermediate School
891 students
What this shows Fishers High School reports 3,590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fishers High School compares
Fishers High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 41% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 60% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,590 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,590
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 96% in Indiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,362
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 10.1%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Fishers High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Southeastern Schools reports $12,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fishers High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Southeastern Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fishers High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Fishers
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~3,590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fishers High School
How many students attend Fishers High School?
Fishers High School has 3,590 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fishers, IN. CCD year-over-year: 3,674 (2022-23) → 3,664 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fishers High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fishers High School is 22.4:1, which is 41% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fishers High School?
19.6% of students at Fishers High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fishers High School?
The largest demographic group at Fishers High School is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Fishers, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fishers High School?
Fishers High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fishers High School rank among public schools in Fishers?
By Resource Investment Index, Fishers High School ranks #21 of 21 public schools in Fishers, 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 Fishers on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Southeastern Schools?
Besides Fishers High School, Hamilton Southeastern Schools also operates Hamilton Southeastern Hs (3,504 students), Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch (1,238 students), and Fall Creek Junior High (1,001 students). See the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district page for the complete list.