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Public high school · Msd Pike Township · Indianapolis, Indiana

Pike High School

Pike High School rates 5.6, right at the middle of Msd Pike Township's high schools, whose rated median is 5.6.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.6this school

5.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Msd Pike Township median is 5.6.

#1,299 of 1,828 schools in Indiana · Msd Pike Township: 1 high schools rated, median 5.6

The brief

A Msd Pike Township high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,299 of 1,828 schools in Indiana and 11 of 13 in Msd Pike Township.

Pike High School is listed in Msd Pike Township, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math15%728 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading57%704 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 28 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).2022 EdFacts; 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.5
25% of the rating
Academics
6.7
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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 46268; 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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Pike High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$63,322
Median home value
$208,500
Median rent
$1,171/mo
College educated
40.4%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
11.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46268; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
13
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
21
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
35
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,650/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Indianapolis. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Indianapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses · IB Programme
20.7% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · 16 IB enrolled · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
18 sports
9 boys' · 9 girls' · 0 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Pike High Schoolthis school
    5.6
  2. Monarca Academy4.2 mi · charter
    5.0Compare →
  3. Excel Center - West4.0 mi · charter
    4.2Compare →
  4. 3.7Compare →
  5. 2.4Compare →
Four grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Pike High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Pike High School serve?

Pike High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pike High School?

Pike High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,193 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pike High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pike High School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pike High School rank in IN?

Pike High School ranks #1,299 of 1,828 schools in IN.

What is Pike High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pike High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Pike High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pike High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Pike High School a charter school?

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

Is Pike High School a Title I school?

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

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

69.2% of students at Pike 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,193
Student-teacher ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
201
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Marion County
4-year graduation
88.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#11 of 13
Schools in district
13
District spending per student
$15,174
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 46268)
25,623
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
36

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.