North Central High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 · MSD Washington Township
#281 of 387 high schools in Indiana
#10420 of 16,910 nationally
About North Central High School
North Central High School is a public high located in Indianapolis, in the MSD Washington Township school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 3,682 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 281st of 387 ranked high schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 3,682.
There are 237 schools in Indianapolis; North Central High School ranks 84th of 221 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)28%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for North Central High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 3,682
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near North Central High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northview Middle School
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1,019 students · 339 m away
Early Learning Center
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233 students · 420 m away
Nora Elementary School
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544 students · 1.6 km away
IN Math & Science Academy - North
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657 students · 2.5 km away
Clearwater Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
750 students · 2.6 km away
Spring Mill Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students · 3.3 km away
Allisonville Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
724 students · 3.8 km away
Forest Dale Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students · 4.0 km away
Greenbriar Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students · 4.6 km away
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
229 students · 4.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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3,523 students
Hamilton Southeastern HS
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3,504 students
Franklin Central High School
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3,438 students
Warren Central High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Central High School a good school?
North Central High School has a Success Index (US) of 42.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #281 of 387 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does North Central High School rank in Indiana?
North Central High School ranks #281 of 387 high schools in Indiana and #10420 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend North Central High School?
North Central High School had 3,682 students in 2025.
Is North Central High School a elementary school or a high school?
North Central High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near North Central High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of North Central High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.