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Arsenal Technical High School

Grades 09–12 · Indianapolis, IN · NCES 180477000801

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1500 E Michigan St · Indianapolis, IN 46201

At a glance

Reported students

2,360

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

158

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Indiana high enrollment

94th percentile

Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

360.5

Arsenal Technical High School: 2,360 reported students.

State peer staffing position

57th percentile

14.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
2,625
Teachers (FTE)
138
Student–teacher ratio
19:1

What the reported data says about Arsenal Technical High School

Arsenal Technical High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Indianapolis. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Indianapolis Public Schools. NCES reports 2,360 students for 2024–25.

Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (57.6%) and Black (33.1%). English learners represent 16.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 37 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Arsenal Technical High School

  1. 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 158 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
16.7%
Students with disabilities
18%
Free/reduced-price lunch
61.5%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
7
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
3

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White6%
  • Hispanic57.6%
  • Black33.1%
  • Asian0.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial2.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

37 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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High · Grades 09–12

1,269 reported students

Shortridge High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,206 reported students

George Washington High School

High · Grades 09–12

729 reported students

Thrival Academy

High · Grades 09–12

0 reported students

Northwest Middle School - an IB World School

Middle · Grades 06–08

623 reported students

Broad Ripple Middle School - an IB World School

Middle · Grades 06–08

623 reported students

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