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North Central High School

Grades 09–12 · Indianapolis, IN · NCES 181272002021

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1801 E 86th St · Indianapolis, IN 46240

At a glance

Reported students

3,682

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

206.33

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Indiana high enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

663.5

North Central High School: 3,682 reported students.

State peer staffing position

80th percentile

17.8:1 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
3,714
Teachers (FTE)
231
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1

What the reported data says about North Central High School

North Central High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Indianapolis. It is one of 14 current school records connected to MSD Washington Township. NCES reports 3,682 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 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, above 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 (38.5%) and White (28.1%). English learners represent 26% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 29 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking North Central High School

  1. 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 206.33 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 10 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
26%
Students with disabilities
14.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
48.4%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
10
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

  • White28.1%
  • Hispanic22.8%
  • Black38.5%
  • Asian3.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial6.9%

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

29 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

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 MSD Washington Township

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

J Everett Light Career Center

High · Grades 06–12

0 reported students

Northview Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

1,019 reported students

Eastwood Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

845 reported students

Westlane Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

754 reported students

Clearwater Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

750 reported students

Willow Lake Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

739 reported students

View all 14 district schools →