Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Summary:

Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is a public charter high school serving 208 students in grades 9-12 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school's student population is predominantly African American (58.17%) and Hispanic (17.79%), with a smaller percentage of White (16.83%) and other racial/ethnic groups.

Despite being a public charter school, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Indiana, with only 12.07% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and just 1.72% proficient or better in SAT Mathematics. The school's four-year graduation rate has been declining, reaching a low of 29.7% in the 2021-2022 school year, which is significantly lower than the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like Herron-Riverside High School. Additionally, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School has struggled with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 89.8% in the 2021-2022 school year, more than double the state average.

The challenges faced by Indianapolis Metropolitan High School are further compounded by the socioeconomic factors affecting its student population, with 64.9% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the surrounding schools, such as Herron High School and Arsenal Technical High School, which have significantly higher academic performance and student outcomes. Despite being a public charter school, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School has not shown any meaningful improvement in its academic performance or student outcomes over the past several years, indicating a need for comprehensive interventions and support to address the complex factors contributing to the school's persistent challenges.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 1635 W Michigan St
       Indianapolis, IN  46222


(317) 524-4638

District: Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
407th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,199 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  251

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.2%
White:
23.5%
Hispanic:
17.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Indianapolis Metropolitan High School ranks worse than 94.4% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.93. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (52.2%), White (23.5%), Hispanic (17.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is 11.4. (See more...)
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Compare Indianapolis Metropolitan High School employs 22 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is $13,199.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Indianapolis Metropolitan High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Indianapolis Metropolitan High School 407th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Indianapolis Metropolitan High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Indianapolis Metropolitan High School 363rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

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Rank History for all students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 2.49 358th 362 1.1%
2011 12.62 332nd 364 8.8%
2012 7.92 356th 373 4.6%
2014 0.35 377th 379 0.5%
2015 4.21 383rd 400 4.3%
2016 4.64 372nd 394 5.6%
2017 2.33 367th 380 3.4%
2018 1.85 382nd 385 0.8%
2019 1.52 381st 389 2.1%
2021 10.83 361st 388 7.0%
2022 4.36 393rd 409 3.9%
2023 5.95 384th 398 3.5%
2024 6.93 407th 431 5.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.34 165th 285 42.1%
2024 22.93 235th 289 18.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.68 359th 379 5.3%
2024 9.12 356th 377 5.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.80 375th 388 3.4%
2024 5.21 382nd 392 2.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.37 373rd 383 2.6%
2024 6.15 379th 392 3.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 10.95 124th 125 0.8%
2023 13.87 122nd 125 2.4%
2024 22.45 113th 132 14.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.46 158th 166 4.8%
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Rank History for White students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 2.98 375th 381 1.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 97 228 1 5 2 n/a n/a 10 343
2009 71 250 0 6 1 n/a n/a 14 342
2010 71 236 0 9 1 n/a n/a 26 343
2011 69 319 1 10 1 0 31 0 431
2012 73 312 0 12 2 0 29 0 428
2013 45 249 0 12 1 0 12 0 319
2014 43 232 1 10 0 0 13 0 299
2015 30 206 0 16 0 0 9 0 261
2016 31 197 0 17 0 0 11 0 256
2017 22 202 0 27 0 0 14 0 265
2018 27 224 0 25 0 0 12 0 288
2019 19 184 0 23 0 0 14 0 240
2020 22 186 1 23 0 0 29 0 261
2021 47 157 0 45 0 0 30 0 279
2022 43 153 1 41 0 0 18 0 256
2023 35 121 1 37 0 0 14 0 208
2024 59 131 0 44 0 1 16 0 251

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

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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 Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 343 27.0 12.7 64.6
2009 342 27.0 12.7 85.7
2010 343 25.6 13.4 89.9
2011 431 36.0 11.9 82.6
2012 428 32.0 13.3 85.3
2013 319 34.0 9.3 78.4
2014 299 25.1 11.9 87.6
2015 261 20.0 13.0 90
2016 256 19.0 13.4 87.1
2017 265 17.5 15.0 80.4
2018 288 20.9 13.7 85.8
2019 240 24.5 9.7 62.5
2020 261 24.0 10.8 78.9
2021 279 24.1 11.5 74.6
2022 256 18.0 14.2 63.3
2023 208 26.0 8.0 64.9
2024 251 22.0 11.4 39.8

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 Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 343 27.0 12.7 64.6
2009 342 27.0 12.7 85.7
2010 343 25.6 13.4 89.9
2011 431 36.0 11.9 82.6
2012 428 32.0 13.3 85.3
2013 319 34.0 9.3 78.4
2014 299 25.1 11.9 87.6
2015 261 20.0 13.0 90
2016 256 19.0 13.4 87.1
2017 265 17.5 15.0 80.4
2018 288 20.9 13.7 85.8
2019 240 24.5 9.7 62.5
2020 261 24.0 10.8 78.9
2021 279 24.1 11.5 74.6
2022 256 18.0 14.2 63.3
2023 208 26.0 8.0 64.9
2024 251 22.0 11.4 39.8

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 Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,822 (14.6%) $10,624 (85.4%) $12,446
2020 $2,093 (19.8%) $8,479 (80.2%) $10,573
2021 $1,898 (19.3%) $7,949 (80.7%) $9,848
2022 $3,247 (24.6%) $9,952 (75.4%) $13,199

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

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Rankings

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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 381st of 389 High schoolsRanks 384th of 398 High schools
 1.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students240208
 13.3%
African American184121
 34.2%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic2337
 60.9%
Pacific Islander00
White1935
 84.2%
Two or More Races1414
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.5%64.9%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Indianapolis Metropolitan High School

Indianapolis Metropolitan High School ranks in the bottom 5.6% of Indiana high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 251 students attended Indianapolis Metropolitan High School.

Students at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School are 52% African American, 24% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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