Below Average
#1509 of 1,823 schools in IN
Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch
High School · Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch · Indianapolis, IN
A charter high school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1635 W Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46222
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 37.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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
39.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$45,198
Median home value
$104,300
Median rent
$1,050/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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 Metropolitan High Sch
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,135NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch is listed in Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch
Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch is a public high school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch, serving approximately 251 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,509 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch
What grades does Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch serve?
Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch?
Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch rank in IN?
Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch ranks #1,509 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch a charter school?
Yes, Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch a Title I school?
No, Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch?
39.8% of students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch 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
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (317) 524-4638
- 4-Year Graduation
- 37.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46222)
- 37,608
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 46222; 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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