Best high schools in Indianapolis (2025)

Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 39 schools in Indianapolis, Indiana. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Indiana.

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Herron High SchoolIndianapolis · Charter High52% Math proficiency · 981 students
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BELIEVE Circle City High SchoolIndianapolis · Charter High1.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 269 students
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Excel Center - SoutheastIndianapolis · Charter High16.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 273 students
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Herron-Riverside High SchoolIndianapolis · Charter High32% Math proficiency · 388 students
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Excel Center - WestIndianapolis · Charter High21.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 410 students
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Purdue Polytechnic High Sch NorthIndianapolis · Charter High49.8% Free/reduced-price lunch · 229 students
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Excel Center - University HeightsIndianapolis · Charter High22.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 432 students
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Franklin Central High SchoolIndianapolis · Public High38% Math proficiency · 3,438 students
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Charles A Tindley Accelerated SchIndianapolis · Charter High34.5% Math proficiency · 309 students
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Monarca AcademyIndianapolis · Charter High47.9% Free/reduced-price lunch · 219 students
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Pike High SchoolIndianapolis · Public High29% Math proficiency · 3,188 students
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Purdue Polytechnic High School IndIndianapolis · Charter High37% Math proficiency · 600 students
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Rooted School IndianapolisIndianapolis · Charter High74% Free/reduced-price lunch · 150 students
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North Central High SchoolIndianapolis · Public High28% Math proficiency · 3,682 students
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Perry Meridian High SchoolIndianapolis · Public High28% Math proficiency · 2,455 students
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James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High SchoolIndianapolis · Charter High68.8% Free/reduced-price lunch · 587 students
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Christel House Watanabe Manual High SchoolIndianapolis · Charter High69.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 458 students
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Lawrence North High SchoolIndianapolis · Public High23% Math proficiency · 2,799 students
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Excel Center - Michigan StreetIndianapolis · Charter High43.9% Free/reduced-price lunch · 385 students
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Shortridge High SchoolIndianapolis · Public High23% Math proficiency · 1,206 students
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Excel Center - MuncieIndianapolis · Charter High49% Free/reduced-price lunch · 288 students
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Decatur Central High SchoolIndianapolis · Public High20% Math proficiency · 1,974 students
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Achieve Virtual Education AcademyIndianapolis · Public High10% Math proficiency · 668 students
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Indiana Connections Career AcademyIndianapolis · Charter High7.5% Math proficiency · 942 students
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Lawrence Central High SchoolIndianapolis · Public High18% Math proficiency · 2,517 students
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Warren Central High SchoolIndianapolis · Public High16% Math proficiency · 3,391 students
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Excel Center - RichmondIndianapolis · Charter High60.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 239 students
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Ben Davis University High SchoolIndianapolis · Public High7.5% Math proficiency · 375 students
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Southport High SchoolIndianapolis · Public High20% Math proficiency · 2,431 students
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Ben Davis High SchoolIndianapolis · Public High15% Math proficiency · 3,315 students
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Excel Center - ShadelandIndianapolis · Charter High64.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 404 students
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Excel Center - DecaturIndianapolis · Charter High71.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 259 students
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Indianapolis Metropolitan High SchIndianapolis · Charter High5% Math proficiency · 194 students
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Crispus Attucks High SchoolIndianapolis · Public High3% Math proficiency · 1,269 students
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Arsenal Technical High SchoolIndianapolis · Public High2% Math proficiency · 2,360 students
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George Washington High SchoolIndianapolis · Public High2.5% Math proficiency · 729 students
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KIPP Indy Legacy HighIndianapolis · Charter High98% Free/reduced-price lunch · 349 students
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Excel Center - MeadowsIndianapolis · Charter High81.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 396 students
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Christel House DORSIndianapolis · Charter High87.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 1,062 students

#	School	Sector	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Herron High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	74.6 Top 25%	52% Math proficiency	981
2	BELIEVE Circle City High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	73.8 Top 25%	1.1% Free/reduced-price lunch	269
3	Excel Center - Southeast Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	61.4 Top 50%	16.5% Free/reduced-price lunch	273
4	Herron-Riverside High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	57.4 Top 50%	32% Math proficiency	388
5	Excel Center - West Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	56.8 Top 50%	21.5% Free/reduced-price lunch	410
6	Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	56.5 Top 50%	49.8% Free/reduced-price lunch	229
7	Excel Center - University Heights Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	56.0 Top 50%	22.5% Free/reduced-price lunch	432
8	Franklin Central High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Public	50.7 Top 50%	38% Math proficiency	3,438
9	Charles A Tindley Accelerated Sch Indianapolis · High · Grades 7–12	Charter	49.3 Lower 50%	34.5% Math proficiency	309
10	Monarca Academy Indianapolis · High · Grades 6–12	Charter	46.2 Lower 50%	47.9% Free/reduced-price lunch	219
11	Pike High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Public	45.9 Lower 50%	29% Math proficiency	3,188
12	Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	45.5 Lower 50%	37% Math proficiency	600
13	Rooted School Indianapolis Indianapolis · High · Grades 7–12	Charter	43.6 Lower 50%	74% Free/reduced-price lunch	150
14	North Central High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Public	42.2 Lower 50%	28% Math proficiency	3,682
15	Perry Meridian High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Public	40.8 Lower 50%	28% Math proficiency	2,455
16	James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	39.8 Lower 50%	68.8% Free/reduced-price lunch	587
17	Christel House Watanabe Manual High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	39.5 Lower 50%	69.4% Free/reduced-price lunch	458
18	Lawrence North High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Public	38.2 Lower 50%	23% Math proficiency	2,799
19	Excel Center - Michigan Street Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	38.1 Lower 50%	43.9% Free/reduced-price lunch	385
20	Shortridge High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Public	37.2 Lower 50%	23% Math proficiency	1,206
21	Excel Center - Muncie Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	34.9 Lower 50%	49% Free/reduced-price lunch	288
22	Decatur Central High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Public	34.1 Lower 50%	20% Math proficiency	1,974
23	Achieve Virtual Education Academy Indianapolis · High · Grades 7–12	Public	31.0 Lower 50%	10% Math proficiency	668
24	Indiana Connections Career Academy Indianapolis · High · Grades 6–12	Charter	31.0 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	942
25	Lawrence Central High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Public	30.7 Lower 50%	18% Math proficiency	2,517
26	Warren Central High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Public	30.4 Lower 50%	16% Math proficiency	3,391
27	Excel Center - Richmond Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	28.4 Lower 50%	60.7% Free/reduced-price lunch	239
28	Ben Davis University High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 10–12	Public	28.2 Lower 50%	7.5% Math proficiency	375
29	Southport High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Public	27.1 Lower 50%	20% Math proficiency	2,431
30	Ben Davis High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 10–12	Public	23.0 Lower 50%	15% Math proficiency	3,315
31	Excel Center - Shadeland Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	22.2 Lower 50%	64.4% Free/reduced-price lunch	404
32	Excel Center - Decatur Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	20.7 Lower 50%	71.4% Free/reduced-price lunch	259
33	Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	19.3 Lower 50%	5% Math proficiency	194
34	Crispus Attucks High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Public	19.1 Lower 50%	3% Math proficiency	1,269
35	Arsenal Technical High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Public	18.8 Lower 50%	2% Math proficiency	2,360
36	George Washington High School Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Public	18.5 Lower 50%	2.5% Math proficiency	729
37	KIPP Indy Legacy High Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	16.4 Lower 50%	98% Free/reduced-price lunch	349
38	Excel Center - Meadows Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	13.4 Lower 50%	81.3% Free/reduced-price lunch	396
39	Christel House DORS Indianapolis · High · Grades 9–12	Charter	12.2 Lower 50%	87.4% Free/reduced-price lunch	1,062

Herron High School in Indianapolis leads the 2025 list of high schools in Indianapolis with a Success Index (US) of 74.6. Of the 39 schools shown, 23 are charter, 16 are public.

For the full picture see the wider Indiana high schools rankings, every school on the Indianapolis page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best high school in Indianapolis?

Herron High School in Indianapolis, Indiana ranks first among high schools in Indianapolis with a Success Index (US) of 74.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 981).

How are high schools in Indianapolis ranked?

Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.

Are these 2025 rankings official?

No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.