Excellent

#67 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 14% of private schools

Scecina Memorial High School

High School

5000 NOWLAND AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

445

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

8.0

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

445

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

8.0

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#67 of 478

In Indianapolis

#17 of 64

public schools

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About Scecina Memorial High School

Scecina Memorial High School is a private high school in Indianapolis, IN. Scecina Memorial High School serves approximately 445 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Scecina Memorial High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for Scecina Memorial High School show 46% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it compares1.6 pts above IN schools

8.0

This school 8.0 · Excellent
IN avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Scecina Memorial High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Scecina Memorial High School compares to 54 public schools serving similar grades in Indianapolis, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

This School

18.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

445

This School

1,038

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.0

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 41.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 37.3% vs 0%

Black 14.2% vs 0%

Asian 1.1% vs 0%

Scecina Memorial High School Indianapolis Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Scecina Memorial High School (this school)	—	445	12.1:1	8.0
Irvington Preparatory Academy	1.7 mi	328	—:1	4.0
Rooted School Indianapolis	1.9 mi	158	8.8:1	5.0
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind	1.9 mi	578	21.4:1	6.9
KIPP Indy Legacy High	2.5 mi	386	14.3:1	3.5
Arsenal Technical High School	2.7 mi	2,524	18.6:1	3.5
Victory College Prep	3.0 mi	1,024	12.3:1	7.7
GEO Next Generation Academy	3.2 mi	222	11.7:1	3.8
Charles A Tindley Accelerated Sch	3.3 mi	353	12.6:1	4.9
Herron High School	3.7 mi	998	10.8:1	9.3
Thrival Academy	4.1 mi	106	106:1	2.5
BELIEVE Circle City High School	4.2 mi	279	11.2:1	5.2
Indiana School For The Deaf	4.2 mi	274	4.6:1	4.8
Shortridge High School	4.3 mi	1,174	14.7:1	8.0
Crispus Attucks High School	4.5 mi	1,179	18.1:1	3.9
Warren Central High School	4.5 mi	3,398	18.2:1	4.0
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School	5.2 mi	420	84:1	2.1
Christel House DORS	5.3 mi	993	43.2:1	7.0
Hoosier College and Career Academy	5.3 mi	784	21.2:1	4.5
Lawrence Central High School	5.3 mi	2,417	19.2:1	5.7
Warren Online Academy	5.5 mi	558	12.4:1	—

Showing 20 of 54 schools. View all schools in Indianapolis

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

B+ 6.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.5 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 67%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 445

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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 IN ILEARN (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 45.8% (2025 ILEARN)

School

State

37.6% (2025 ILEARN)

ELA Proficiency 51.4% (2025 ILEARN)

School

State

40.5% (2025 ILEARN)

Based on 6 test records from IN state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 41.3%

Hispanic 37.3%

Black 14.2%

Two or More 6.1%

Asian 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5000 NOWLAND AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Scecina Memorial High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind (rated 6.9/10, 1.9 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is Rooted School Indianapolis (rated 5.0/10, 1.9 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, KIPP Indy Legacy High (rated 3.5/10, 2.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Indianapolis, see our Indianapolis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Indianapolis	0.3 mi	311	6.7
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 Indianapolis	1.1 mi	262	4.4
Anna Brochhausen School 88 Indianapolis	0.9 mi	384	4.4
George W Julian School 57 Indianapolis	1.3 mi	208	7.3
SHEPHERD COMMUNITY ACADEMY Indianapolis	1.4 mi	116	7.4
James Russell Lowell School 51 Indianapolis	1.5 mi	528	5.0
Christian Park School 82 Indianapolis	1.8 mi	298	3.5
Arlington Woods School 99 Indianapolis	1.7 mi	313	1.6
Irvington Preparatory Academy Indianapolis	1.7 mi	328	4.0
Brookside School 54 Indianapolis	1.5 mi	415	4.2
Paramount Brookside Indianapolis	1.5 mi	856	7.9
THE OAKS ACADEMY - BROOKSIDE Indianapolis	1.5 mi	278	7.3
Rooted School Indianapolis Indianapolis	1.9 mi	158	5.0
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind Indianapolis	1.9 mi	578	6.9
Paramount Englewood Indianapolis	1.9 mi	228	7.1
Thomas D Gregg School 15 Indianapolis	2.1 mi	570	4.8
Victory College Prep Indianapolis	3.0 mi	1,024	7.7
TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Indianapolis	2.7 mi	136	6.4
KIPP Indy Legacy High Indianapolis	2.5 mi	386	3.5
Theodore Potter School 74 Indianapolis	2.5 mi	251	4.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$43,183

Median Home Value

$150,600

Median Rent

$929/mo

Population

31,650

College Educated

25.5%

Homeownership

46.9%

Avg Commute

25.9 min

Poverty Rate

26.4%

Median Age

34.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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Cascade Senior High School Clayton, IN	546	8.0
Henryville Jr & Sr High School Henryville, IN	459	8.0
Milan High School Milan, IN	316	8.0
Shenandoah High School Middletown, IN	400	8.0
Adams Central High School Monroe, IN	408	8.1
Clay City Jr-Sr High School Clay City, IN	350	7.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Scecina Memorial High School

What grades does Scecina Memorial High School serve?

Scecina Memorial High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Scecina Memorial High School?

Scecina Memorial High School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Scecina Memorial High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Scecina Memorial High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Scecina Memorial High School rank in IN?

Scecina Memorial High School ranks #67 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is Scecina Memorial High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Scecina Memorial High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Scecina Memorial High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Scecina Memorial High School has 46% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is Scecina Memorial High School a private school?

Yes, Scecina Memorial High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Scecina Memorial High School a religious school?

Scecina Memorial High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 64 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 34 Some Transit
Bike Score: 43 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 445
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 37
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Marion County
Phone: (317) 356-6377

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