- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Indianapolis, IN
North Central High School
Federal NCES profile for North Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181272002021
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Central High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #7 of 32
- high schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Central High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Central High School ranks #7 of 32 high schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Washington Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181272002021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
North Central High School held near 3,616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 226.0 → 210.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 181272002021 · Indianapolis, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
3,682 enr · 16.3:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Northview Middle School (1,019 students)
North Central High School held near 3,616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 226.0 → 210.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
North Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Central High School
3,682 students
- Northview Midd 1,019
Northview Middle School
1,019 students
- Eastwood Middl 845
Eastwood Middle School
845 students
- Westlane Middl 754
Westlane Middle School
754 students
- Clearwater Ele 750
Clearwater Elementary School
750 students
- Willow Lake El 739
Willow Lake Elementary School
739 students
What this shows North Central High School reports 3,682 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Central High School compares
North Central 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▲ 2% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,682 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,682
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Indiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,546
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 448 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 38.5%
White 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, North Central High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Washington Township reports $16,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northview Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westlane Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearwater Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Franklin Central High School
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Warren Central High School
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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
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3,188 students 16:1 students per teacher
Lawrence North High School
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2,799 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Lawrence Central High School
Standard public school
2,517 students 21.3:1 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 (~3,682 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Central High School
How many students attend North Central High School?
North Central High School has 3,682 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 3,628 (2022-23) → 3,616 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central High School is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Central High School?
50.5% of students at North Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Central High School?
The largest demographic group at North Central High School is African American at 38.5% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Central High School?
North Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 North Central High School rank among high schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, North Central High School ranks #7 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 Msd Washington Township?
Besides North Central High School, Msd Washington Township also operates Northview Middle School (1,019 students), Eastwood Middle School (845 students), and Westlane Middle School (754 students). See the Msd Washington Township district page for the complete list.