- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Indianapolis, IN
Perry Meridian High School
Federal NCES profile for Perry Meridian 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 180882001464
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry Meridian High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #15 of 32
- high schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry Meridian High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Meridian High School ranks #15 of 32 high schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Perry Township Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180882001464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Perry Meridian High School held near 2,373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 125.8 → 129.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 180882001464 · Indianapolis, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,455 enr · 19.6:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Southport High School (2,431 students)
Perry Meridian High School held near 2,373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 125.8 → 129.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Perry Meridian High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Perry Meridian High School
2,455 students
- Southport High
Southport High School
2,431 students
- Southport Midd
Southport Middle School
1,304 students
- Perry Meridian
Perry Meridian Middle School
1,278 students
- Rosa Parks Ele 658
Rosa Parks Elementary School
658 students
- Mary Bryan Ele 644
Mary Bryan Elementary School
644 students
What this shows Perry Meridian High School reports 2,455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry Meridian High School compares
Perry Meridian 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,455 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,455
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Indiana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,765
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
240
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.0%
Asian 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Largest group: White at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Perry Meridian High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry Township Schools reports $13,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry Meridian High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southport High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southport Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Meridian Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Bryan Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry Meridian High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar high schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Central High School
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Franklin Central High School
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3,438 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Warren Central High School
Standard public school
3,391 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Ben Davis High School
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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
Standard public school
2,799 students 19.3:1 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 (~2,455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry Meridian High School
How many students attend Perry Meridian High School?
Perry Meridian High School has 2,455 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 2,350 (2022-23) → 2,373 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Meridian High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Meridian High School is 19.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry Meridian High School?
52.9% of students at Perry Meridian High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Meridian High School?
The largest demographic group at Perry Meridian High School is White at 41.0% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Meridian High School?
Perry Meridian High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Perry Meridian High School rank among high schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Meridian High School ranks #15 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 Perry Township Schools?
Besides Perry Meridian High School, Perry Township Schools also operates Southport High School (2,431 students), Southport Middle School (1,304 students), and Perry Meridian Middle School (1,278 students). See the Perry Township Schools district page for the complete list.