B−
Decatur Central High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
5251 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221 · (317) 856-5288 · Part of Decatur Township Metropolitan School District
Students
1,974
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
56%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Decatur Central High School
- Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 9 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 8.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency25%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 42.6%
Location
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5251 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9507
Grade 10547
Grade 11483
Grade 12430
Ungraded7
Enrollment over time
1,818’20
2,011’21
2,039’22
2,061’23
1,974’24
Up 8.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 48%Black 29%Hispanic 16%Two or more races 6%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.