- Enrollment
- 2,455
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Indianapolis, IN
Southport High School
Federal NCES profile for Southport High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180882001467
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southport High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #22 of 32
- high schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Southport High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southport High School ranks #22 of 32 high schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Perry Township Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180882001467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Southport High School held near 2,376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 134.4 → 134.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 180882001467 · Indianapolis, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,431 enr · 18.1:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry Meridian High School (2,455 students)
Southport High School held near 2,376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 134.4 → 134.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Southport High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry Meridian
Perry Meridian High School
2,455 students
- This school
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 Southport High School reports 2,431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southport High School compares
Southport 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 34% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,431 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,431
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Indiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.4%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
193
in-school suspensions + 237 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Asian 20.8%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 32.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Southport High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 Southport High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Meridian High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southport Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Meridian Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Bryan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southport 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
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 (~2,431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southport High School
How many students attend Southport High School?
Southport High School has 2,431 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 2,355 (2022-23) → 2,376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southport High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southport High School is 18.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southport High School?
66.5% of students at Southport High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southport High School?
The largest demographic group at Southport High School is White at 32.2% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southport High School?
Southport High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Southport High School rank among high schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Southport High School ranks #22 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 Southport High School, Perry Township Schools also operates Perry Meridian High School (2,455 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.