Decatur Central High School, IN
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
5251 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5288
How Decatur Central High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score48
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Decatur Central High School
1,845Students
100%Low-Income Students
96Teachers
19 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 51% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 24% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 26% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 27% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 23% | 20% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 15% | 11% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 66% | 72% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 10% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 4% | 5% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Decatur Central High School
26%Math Proficiency
51%Reading Proficiency
38%Average Proficiency
93%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42% | 60% | 50% |
| Male | 37% | 55% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 38% | 45% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 59% | 59% |
| Black | 23% | 40% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 41% | 62% | 54% |
| Other | 30% | 52% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 46% | 43% |
| Limited English | 25% | 45% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 34% | 48% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 16% | 30% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Decatur Central High School
91%Overall Rate
92%Low-Income
50%Limited English
64%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84% | 67% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 92% | 86% | 79% |
| Other | 80% | 62% | 60% |
Location Map
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