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Metropolitan School District of Washington Township

North Central High School

#2 in Best Public High Schools in Marion County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 694 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    North Central High School is a highly rated, public school located in Indianapolis, IN. It has 3,772 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 32% of students are at least proficient in math and 57% in reading.
    Address
    1801 E 86th St
    Indianapolis, IN 46240
    Telephone
    (317) 259-5301
    Website
    nchs.cc
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    North Central High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    57%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    32%
    Average Graduation Rate
    87%
    Average SAT
    1160
    587 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    264 responses
    AP Enrollment
    33%
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    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      B-
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $44,709
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $840
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $123,500
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    84%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.70 responses
    Poll
    77%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.70 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 273 responses
    Report
    • Theatre, drama, performance of plays & stage crew.
      14%
    • Pep rallies
      11%
    • Sports
      11%
    • Senior Bonfire
      10%
    • Prom
      10%
    • Homecoming
      10%
    • Grad Dance/ Blast Off
      9%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    3,772
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    46%
    93%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.80 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.80 responses
    96%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.80 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    21:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    —
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    19.7%
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.105 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.105 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.105 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $12,473/ year
    National
    $12,239
    91%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.114 responses
    61%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.114 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.114 responses
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    I love this school. It’s diverse and unique, and the teachers are wonderful. I’ve been involved with the stage crew and theater programs for three years now, and this year will my first year as a Counterpoint - the top mixed choir our school has to offer. There is a plethora of ways to get involved, I just wish I had more time to do it all! By being able to take AP courses, I feel ready to transition into college a year from now.
    There are a couple things that make me dread going to school, mainly the homework, but getting up in the morning and seeing so many familiar faces as well as new ones is an extraordinary experience. North central is like no other.
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    North Central High School is such a diverse school and has a very big community within the building. At first it seems hard to join a group or make friends, but that's the easiest thing to do at this school! We have so many clubs and sports and it allows someone to find people with similar interests to become their friend. The teachers and staff give so much support and are truly invested in their school and students.
    I loved the fact that I was able to take college courses while in high school. They pushed me to work harder, and they also helped earn college credits! I loved that I could explore my passions in music and sports, and be accepted in each new activity I tried. I would like to see ridiculous dress code rules go, or be equally as enforced for the males. The administration was sometimes too concerned about dress code that it interfered with learning.