Very Good
#175 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 36% of private schools
Lutheran High School of Indianapolis
High School · Indianapolis, IN
A private high school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades 9th – 12th.
5555 S ARLINGTON AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46237
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Lutheran High School of Indianapolis 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,676
Median home value
$216,300
Median rent
$1,272/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Grove SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 892 | Compare → |
| Roncalli High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,084 | Compare → |
| Franklin Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 3,381 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 217 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Lutheran High School of Indianapolis is listed in Indianapolis, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lutheran High School of Indianapolis
Lutheran High School of Indianapolis is a private high school in Indianapolis, IN, serving approximately 225 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 478 private schools in IN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lutheran High School of Indianapolis
What grades does Lutheran High School of Indianapolis serve?
Lutheran High School of Indianapolis serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lutheran High School of Indianapolis?
Lutheran High School of Indianapolis has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lutheran High School of Indianapolis?
The student-teacher ratio at Lutheran High School of Indianapolis is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lutheran High School of Indianapolis rank in IN?
Lutheran High School of Indianapolis ranks #175 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Lutheran High School of Indianapolis's MySchoolScout rating?
Lutheran High School of Indianapolis has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lutheran High School of Indianapolis a private school?
Yes, Lutheran High School of Indianapolis is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Lutheran High School of Indianapolis a religious school?
Lutheran High School of Indianapolis has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (317) 787-5474
- Area population (ZIP 46237)
- 42,747
- Area average commute
- 25.8 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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 46237; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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