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Arsenal Technical High School
High School · Indianapolis Public Schools · Indianapolis, IN
An Indianapolis Public Schools high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46201
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2021)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Arsenal Technical High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arsenal Technical High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,183
Median home value
$150,600
Median rent
$929/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Purdue Polytechnic High School IndCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| Herron High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 998 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Indianapolis Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #38 of 47
- District spending per student
- $23,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arsenal Technical High School is listed in Indianapolis Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arsenal Technical High School
Arsenal Technical High School is a public high school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Indianapolis Public Schools, serving approximately 2,524 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,686 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arsenal Technical High School
What grades does Arsenal Technical High School serve?
Arsenal Technical High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Arsenal Technical High School?
Arsenal Technical High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arsenal Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arsenal Technical High School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arsenal Technical High School rank in IN?
Arsenal Technical High School ranks #1,686 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Arsenal Technical High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arsenal Technical High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arsenal Technical High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arsenal Technical High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Arsenal Technical High School a charter school?
No, Arsenal Technical High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arsenal Technical High School a Title I school?
No, Arsenal Technical High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arsenal Technical High School?
65.8% of students at Arsenal Technical High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 136
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.7%
- Phone
- (317) 693-5300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46201)
- 31,650
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46201; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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