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#49 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 3% in state

Speedway Senior High School

High School · School Town of Speedway · Speedway, IN

A School Town of Speedway high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5357 W 25th St, Speedway, IN 46224

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation71.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$14,650
Chronic Absenteeism17%

Students at Speedway Senior High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 28 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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

44.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Speedway Senior 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,783/100K

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

$53,731

Median home value

$166,500

Median rent

$1,048/mo

College educated

24.3%

Homeownership

37.5%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
71.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
10 boys'·9 girls'·29 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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Monarca AcademyCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated6–121.0 mi99Compare →
Excel Center - WestCharter · enrollment unverified3.29–121.3 mi359Compare →
Cardinal Ritter High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2private7–122.1 mi607Compare →
Covenant Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2private9–122.2 mi359Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

School Town of Speedway

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$14,650NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Speedway Senior High School is listed in School Town of Speedway; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Speedway Senior High School

Speedway Senior High School is a public high school in Speedway, IN, part of School Town of Speedway, serving approximately 572 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #49 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Speedway Senior High School

What grades does Speedway Senior High School serve?

Speedway Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Speedway Senior High School?

Speedway Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Speedway Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Speedway Senior High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Speedway Senior High School rank in IN?

Speedway Senior High School ranks #49 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Speedway Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Speedway Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Speedway Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Speedway Senior High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Speedway Senior High School a charter school?

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

Is Speedway Senior High School a Title I school?

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

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

44.8% of students at Speedway Senior 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
572
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 46224)
39,858
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
32.2
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 46224; 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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