- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Indianapolis, IN
Shortridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Shortridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180477002238
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shortridge High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #23 of 32
- high schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shortridge High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shortridge High School ranks #23 of 32 high schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477002238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
Shortridge High School grew from 1,089 students in 2022-23 to 1,174 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+85 students YoY 180477002238 · Indianapolis, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,206 enr · 16.3:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
Shortridge High School grew from 1,089 students in 2022-23 to 1,174 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Shortridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arsenal Techni
Arsenal Technical High School
2,360 students
- Crispus Attuck
Crispus Attucks High School
1,269 students
- This school
Shortridge High School
1,206 students
- George Washing 729
George Washington High School
729 students
- Northwest Comm 623
Northwest Community Middle School
623 students
- Edison School 617
Edison School of the Arts 47
617 students
What this shows Shortridge High School reports 1,206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shortridge High School compares
Shortridge High School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 69.0% | ▲ 39% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | top 6% | - | - |
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.
1,206
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
47.8%
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
$23,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 409 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
White 14.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Shortridge High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Indianapolis Public Schools reports $23,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shortridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison School of the Arts 47 | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Shortridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Central High School
Standard public school
3,682 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Central High School
Standard public school
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
Standard public school
3,315 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Pike High School
Standard public school
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 (~1,206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shortridge High School
How many students attend Shortridge High School?
Shortridge High School has 1,206 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,089 (2022-23) → 1,174 (2023-24), up 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shortridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shortridge 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 Shortridge High School?
69.0% of students at Shortridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shortridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Shortridge High School is African American at 44.7% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shortridge High School?
Shortridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Shortridge High School rank among high schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Shortridge High School ranks #23 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 Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides Shortridge High School, Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students), Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students), and George Washington High School (729 students). See the Indianapolis Public Schools district page for the complete list.