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#226 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 12% in state

Zionsville Community High School

High School · Zionsville Community Schools · Zionsville, IN

A high school in Zionsville, IN where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1000 Mulberry St, Zionsville, IN 46077

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 91% proficient (2021)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency91% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency79% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation43%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$12,024
Chronic Absenteeism11.6%

Students at Zionsville Community High School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency91%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
90%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
90%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
91%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
91%
2022
Math
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 90% (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

7.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Zionsville Community 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average299/100K

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

$160,868

Median home value

$534,600

Median rent

$1,672/mo

College educated

72.7%

Homeownership

84.1%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46077; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
43% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·57 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

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
University High School of IndianaPrivate · tuition8.29–123.3 mi340Compare →
Traders Point Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition7.8PK–124.8 mi437Compare →
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition7.39–124.9 mi841Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Zionsville Community Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#8 of 9
District spending per student
$12,024NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Zionsville Community High School is listed in Zionsville Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Zionsville Community High School

Zionsville Community High School is a public high school in Zionsville, IN, part of Zionsville Community Schools, serving approximately 2,319 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #226 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Zionsville Community High School

What grades does Zionsville Community High School serve?

Zionsville Community High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Zionsville Community High School?

Zionsville Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,319 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Zionsville Community High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Zionsville Community High School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Zionsville Community High School rank in IN?

Zionsville Community High School ranks #226 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Zionsville Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Zionsville Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Zionsville Community High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Zionsville Community High School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Zionsville Community High School a charter school?

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

Is Zionsville Community High School a Title I school?

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

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

7.1% of students at Zionsville Community 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
2,319
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
119
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Boone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.6%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 46077)
35,378
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
41.1
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 46077; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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