Christel House Watanabe Manual High School

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Christel House Watanabe Manual High School ranks 320 th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Christel House Watanabe Manual High School is a public charter high school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 317 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students (54.57%), as well as White (26.5%), African American (12.62%), and multiracial (6.31%) students.

One of the standout features of Christel House Watanabe Manual High School is its impressive graduation rates, which have remained consistently high at 96.4% in 2022-2023 and 97.4% in 2021-2022. This is significantly higher than the nearby Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, which had a 38.2% four-year graduation rate in 2022-2023. However, the school faces challenges with a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% in 2022-2023, though this is still lower than nearby schools like Arsenal Technical High School (61.1%) and Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind (82.6%).

Academically, Christel House Watanabe Manual High School's test scores, while below the state average, are generally higher than the nearby schools. In 2023-2024, 36% of the school's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, compared to 12.07% at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School and 16.77% at Arsenal Technical High School. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.5 students per teacher, lower than the nearby schools, and a diverse student population compared to the surrounding area.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

2405 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46225

(317) 226-2200

District: Christel House Academy South

SchoolDigger Rank:
320^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,435

Student/teacher ratio: 76.3

Number of students: 420

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.4%

White:

27.1%

African American:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Christel House Watanabe Manual High School ranks worse than 74.2% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.9. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Christel House Watanabe Manual High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Christel House Watanabe Manual High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.4%), White (27.1%), African American (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Christel House Watanabe Manual High School is 76.3. (See more...)

Compare Christel House Watanabe Manual High School employs 5.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Christel House Watanabe Manual High School is $14,435.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Christel House Watanabe Manual High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Christel House Watanabe Manual High School 320^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Christel House Watanabe Manual High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

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White students:

Christel House Academy South:

SchoolDigger ranks Christel House Academy South 326^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Christel House Watanabe Manual High School

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Rank History for all students at Christel House Watanabe Manual High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	24.12	320^th	409	21.8%
2023	20.30	326^th	398	18.1%
2024	25.90	320^th	431	25.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Christel House Watanabe Manual High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.86	186^th	289	35.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Christel House Watanabe Manual High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.06	278^th	379	26.6%
2024	37.81	240^th	377	36.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Christel House Watanabe Manual High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	17.30	13^th	16	18.8%
2023	18.39	323^rd	388	16.8%
2024	35.47	260^th	392	33.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Christel House Watanabe Manual High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	48.95	11^th	18	38.9%
2023	20.92	320^th	383	16.4%
2024	15.23	344^th	392	12.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Christel House Watanabe Manual High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.49	68^th	132	48.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Christel House Watanabe Manual High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	12.89	153^rd	164	6.7%
2023	27.41	120^th	166	27.7%
2024	46.56	82^nd	184	55.4%

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Rank History for White students at Christel House Watanabe Manual High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.81	311^th	375	17.1%
2024	21.45	315^th	381	17.3%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Christel House Watanabe Manual High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	89	37	136	14	276
2023	84	40	173	20	317
2024	114	61	220	25	420

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Christel House Watanabe Manual High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	276	31.0	8.9	87.7
2023	317	30.0	10.5	77.9
2024	420	5.5	76.3	65

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Christel House Watanabe Manual High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	276	31.0	8.9	87.7
2023	317	30.0	10.5	77.9
2024	420	5.5	76.3	65

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Christel House Watanabe Manual High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$5,246 (36.3%)	$9,189 (63.7%)	$14,435

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2405 Madison Ave	Indianapolis	46225	Marion County	Christel House Academy South	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 226-2200	420	6	76.3	65.0%	114 (27.1%)	61 (14.5%)	220 (52.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.0%)	25.9	320^th of 431 public high schools	25.8%		20.3	326^th of 398 public high schools	18.1%	6	36.0	11.0	26.1	$14,435	$5,246	$9,189
Christel House DORS	Public, Charter	9-12	2717 S East St	Indianapolis	46225	Marion County	Christel House DORS	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 783-4686	993	23	43.1	77.3%	79 (8.0%)	354 (35.6%)	528 (53.2%)	19 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.2%)	7.8	400^th of 431 public high schools	7.2%					(n/a)	5.9	0.0	18.8	$7,447	$322	$7,125
Excel Center - University Heights	Public, Charter	9-12	3919 Madison Ave	Indianapolis	46227	Marion County	Excel Center - University Heights	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 524-4420	362	15	24.1	53.9%	56 (15.5%)	80 (22.1%)	55 (15.2%)	157 (43.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.9%)	5	421^st of 431 public high schools	2.3%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0		$3,962	$57	$3,906
The Hope Academy Inc.	Public, Charter	9-12	3919 Madison Ave	Indianapolis	46227	Marion County	The Hope Academy Inc.	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 572-9440	40	16	2.5	7.5%	23 (57.5%)	8 (20.0%)	5 (12.5%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.0%)	37.6	275^th of 431 public high schools	36.2%					(n/a)	52.9	0.0		$52,606	$9,399	$43,207
Dept of Correction Adult Schools	Public	7-12	302 W Washington St	Indianapolis	46204	Marion County	Indiana Department of Correction	No	No	No	No	(317) 233-3111	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Arsenal Technical High School	Public	9-12	1500 E Michigan St	Indianapolis	46201	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 693-5300	2,524	136	18.5	65.8%	185 (7.3%)	828 (32.8%)	1,412 (55.9%)	18 (0.7%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (3.2%)	8.6	394^th of 431 public high schools	8.6%		7.2	374^th of 398 public high schools	6.0%	20	16.8	3.7	4.8	$17,310	$2,069	$15,242
Thrival Academy	Public	9-12	1500 E Michigan Street	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-2378	106	1	106.0	24.5%	7 (6.6%)	85 (80.2%)	11 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)								(n/a)	11.1	0.0	6.7	$20,160	$1,462	$18,698
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind	Public, Charter	9-12	3029 E Washington St	Indianapolis	46201	Marion County	Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 832-1200	578	27	21.4	64.4%	163 (28.2%)	205 (35.5%)	162 (28.0%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.9%)	29.1	309^th of 431 public high schools	28.3%		16.4	344^th of 398 public high schools	13.6%	35	44.9	15.0	20.1	$8,516	$1,635	$6,881
George Washington High School	Public	9-12	2215 W Washington St	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 693-5555	624	54	11.6	56.7%	61 (9.8%)	276 (44.2%)	254 (40.7%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.3%)	8.5	395^th of 431 public high schools	8.4%		5.8	385^th of 398 public high schools	3.3%	10	16.4	4.5	3.5	$16,186	$1,840	$14,346
Excel Center - Southeast	Public, Charter	9-12	2251 Sloan Avenue	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Excel Center - Southeast	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(574) 370-1130	108	12	9.0	48.1%	28 (25.9%)	43 (39.8%)	28 (25.9%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.5%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Christel House Watanabe Manual High School

Is Christel House Watanabe Manual High School a good school?

Christel House Watanabe Manual High School ranks 320^th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Christel House Watanabe Manual High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 420 students attended Christel House Watanabe Manual High School.

What district is Christel House Watanabe Manual High School in?

Christel House Academy South

What is the racial makeup of Christel House Watanabe Manual High School?

Students at Christel House Watanabe Manual High School are 52% Hispanic, 27% White, 15% African American, 6% Two or more races.

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