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Beech Grove SR High School

High School · Beech Grove City Schools · Beech Grove, IN

A Beech Grove City Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

5330 Hornet Ave, Beech Grove, IN 46107

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2021)
  • 80.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness4.3Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%
AP Participation10%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$13,931
Chronic Absenteeism57.3%

Students at Beech Grove SR High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

63.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Beech Grove SR 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,932/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beech Grove), 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

$57,377

Median home value

$166,600

Median rent

$1,051/mo

College educated

23.3%

Homeownership

64.9%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lutheran High School of IndianapolisPrivate · tuition7.2private9–121.8 mi225Compare →
Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–122.2 mi217Compare →
Roncalli High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6private9–122.2 mi1,084Compare →
Victory College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–122.3 mi1,024Compare →

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.

Beech Grove City Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$13,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beech Grove SR High School is listed in Beech Grove City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beech Grove SR High School

Beech Grove SR High School is a public high school in Beech Grove, IN, part of Beech Grove City Schools, serving approximately 892 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,681 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beech Grove SR High School

What grades does Beech Grove SR High School serve?

Beech Grove SR High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Beech Grove SR High School?

Beech Grove SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 892 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beech Grove SR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Beech Grove SR High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beech Grove SR High School rank in IN?

Beech Grove SR High School ranks #1,681 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Beech Grove SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Beech Grove SR 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 Beech Grove SR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beech Grove SR High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Beech Grove SR High School a charter school?

No, Beech Grove SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beech Grove SR High School a Title I school?

No, Beech Grove SR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beech Grove SR High School?

63.6% of students at Beech Grove SR 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
892
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
57.3%
4-Year Graduation
80.0%
Area population (ZIP 46107)
13,021
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
36.9
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 46107; 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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