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#631 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 35% in state

Center Grove High School

High School · Center Grove Community School Corp · Greenwood, IN

A Center Grove Community School Corp high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2717 S Morgantown Rd, Greenwood, IN 46143

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 78% proficient (2021)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation19.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
District spending per student$11,112
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Center Grove High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency78%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
78%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
78%
2022
Math
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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

23.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Center Grove 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,640/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenwood), 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

$89,401

Median home value

$295,400

Median rent

$1,427/mo

College educated

36%

Homeownership

71.2%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
19.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 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

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Greenwood Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–123.9 mi582Compare →
Greenwood Community High SchEnrollment path unverified6.19–124.5 mi1,219Compare →
Suburban Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–125.0 mi512Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Center Grove Community School Corp

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 9
District spending per student
$11,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Center Grove High School is listed in Center Grove Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Center Grove High School

Center Grove High School is a public high school in Greenwood, IN, part of Center Grove Community School Corp, serving approximately 2,893 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #631 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Center Grove High School

What grades does Center Grove High School serve?

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

How many students attend Center Grove High School?

Center Grove High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,893 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Center Grove High School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Center Grove High School rank in IN?

Center Grove High School ranks #631 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Center Grove High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Center Grove High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Center Grove High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Center Grove High School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Center Grove High School a charter school?

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

Is Center Grove High School a Title I school?

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

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

23.4% of students at Center Grove 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
2,893
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
144
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 46143)
58,238
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
37.2
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 46143; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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