At a glance
Reported students
1,206
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
82.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana high enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
360.5
Shortridge High School: 1,206 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
14.6:1 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
- 1,255
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
What the reported data says about Shortridge High School
Shortridge 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 1,206 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 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, 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 Black (44.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.7%). English learners represent 6.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Shortridge High School
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 82.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.3%
- Hispanic36.7%
- Black44.7%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
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
No students enrolled 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.
Other schools in Indianapolis Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Crispus Attucks High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,269 reported students
George Washington High School
High · Grades 09–12
729 reported students
Arsenal Technical High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,360 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
Public schools near Shortridge High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELIEVE Circle City High School High · Charter · BELIEVE Circle City High School | 09–12 | 269 | 1.1 mi |
| KIPP Indy Legacy High High · Charter · KIPP Indy Legacy High | 09–12 | 349 | 1.9 mi |
| Herron High School High · Charter · Herron Charter | 09–12 | 981 | 2 mi |
| Herron-Riverside High School High · Charter · Herron-Riverside High School | 09–12 | 388 | 2.1 mi |
| Excel Center - Meadows High · Charter · Excel Center - Meadows | 09–12 | 396 | 2.3 mi |
| Charles A Tindley Accelerated Sch High · Charter · Charles A Tindley Accelerated Sch | 07–12 | 309 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Shortridge High School
What grades does Shortridge High School serve?
Shortridge High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Indianapolis Public Schools.
How many students attend Shortridge High School?
Shortridge High School reported 1,206 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,255 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Shortridge High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 1,206 students and 82.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Shortridge High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Shortridge High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Indianapolis Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Shortridge High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Shortridge High School in?
Shortridge High School is part of Indianapolis Public Schools, based in Indianapolis, IN, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Shortridge High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include BELIEVE Circle City High School (1.1 mi), KIPP Indy Legacy High (1.9 mi), Herron High School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.