Enrollment
194
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 180006402408 Charter school
Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch — Indianapolis, IN
Federal NCES profile for Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 68
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch reports 194 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 50% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 50% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% above the Indiana average and 25% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch spends $17,609 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 16.3% from local sources (property taxes), 59.9% from the state, and 23.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 50% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 31% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 8% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 31% 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
8:1
students per teacher
— 50% below state mean
Top 1% in Indiana — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,609
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 194 Top 8% in Indiana — larger than 92% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 8:1 -50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.9% +31% vs state
NCES ID 180006402408
Student demographics
African American 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
White 14.9%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 52.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 64
Out-of-school suspensions 55
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch, which includes Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch.
$17,609
Per student
+21%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 59.9%
Federal 23.8%
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.
Similar high schools in Indianapolis
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North Central High School
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Franklin Central High School
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Warren Central High School
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3,391 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Ben Davis High School
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Pike High School
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Lawrence North High School
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2,799 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch
How many students attend Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch?
Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch has 194 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch is 8:1, which is 50% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch?
64.9% of students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch?
The largest demographic group at Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch is African American at 52.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch?
Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.