- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Indianapolis, IN
Warren Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Warren Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181236001973
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warren Central High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #6 of 32
- high schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Warren Central High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Central High School ranks #6 of 32 high schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Warren Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181236001973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Warren Central High School held near 3,398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 186.0 → 187.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 181236001973 · Indianapolis, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
3,391 enr · 18.3:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl (1,106 students)
Warren Central High School held near 3,398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 186.0 → 187.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Warren Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Warren Central High School
3,391 students
- Creston Interm 1,106
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
1,106 students
- Raymond Park I 1,079
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
1,079 students
- Stonybrook Int 1,043
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
1,043 students
- Pleasant Run E 561
Pleasant Run Elementary School
561 students
- Lakeside Eleme 527
Lakeside Elementary School
527 students
What this shows Warren Central High School reports 3,391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warren Central High School compares
Warren 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 37% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,391 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,391
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Indiana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,342
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
Counselors13.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 747 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
White 13.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Warren Central High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Warren Township reports $14,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Warren Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Run Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warren Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
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
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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 (~3,391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warren Central High School
How many students attend Warren Central High School?
Warren Central High School has 3,391 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 3,414 (2022-23) → 3,398 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren Central High School is 18.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warren Central High School?
67.7% of students at Warren Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warren Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Warren Central High School is African American at 55.6% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren Central High School?
Warren Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Warren Central High School rank among high schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Central High School ranks #6 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 Warren Township?
Besides Warren Central High School, Msd Warren Township also operates Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl (1,106 students), Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle (1,079 students), and Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle (1,043 students). See the Msd Warren Township district page for the complete list.