Enrollment
375
High
DISTRICT 1,400 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MSD WAYNE TOWNSHIP·NCES 181281002410
Ben Davis University High School
1155 S High School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46241 · (317) 988-7800 · Marion County
GRADES 10–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL375 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
22.1:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.3:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
74%
276 students
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 135 | 36% |
| Grade 11 | 132 | 35% |
| Grade 12 | 108 | 29% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Davis University High School this school | 375 | 73.6% | N/A |
| River Forest High School Hobart | 565 | 72.0% | N/A |
| Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS Lake Station | 595 | 71.8% | 15.3% |
| Christel House Watanabe Manual High School Indianapolis | 458 | 69.4% | N/A |
| East Chicago Central High School East Chicago | 1,052 | 72.3% | N/A |
| Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center Indianapolis | 1,243 | 67.7% | N/A |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Ben Davis University High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Marion County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 375 | #280 of 392 | #29 of 40 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.1:1 | #338 of 359 | #28 of 36 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.5% | #39 of 360 | #14 of 36 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 73.6% | #7 of 373 | #6 of 38 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.6% | #153 of 201 | #5 of 7 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
375
-37 (-9%) vs 2020
+7% since 2010-11, when it was 349
Student : Teacher
22.1:1
was 19.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 375 | 17 | 22.1:1 | 74% (276) |
| 2023-24 | 378 | 17.5 | 21.6:1 | 73% (277) |
| 2022-23 | 358 | 17.5 | 20.5:1 | 72% (258) |
| 2020-21 | 412 | 21 | 19.6:1 | 65% (266) |
| 2017-18 | 393 | 19 | 20.7:1 | 68% (268) |
| 2015-16 | 384 | 17 | 22.6:1 | 68% (262) |
| 2010-11 | 349 | 16 | 21.8:1 | 65% (227) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ben Davis University High School.
About Ben Davis University High School
Ben Davis University High School is a small high school in MSD Wayne Township, located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is open to students in grades 10 through 12 and enrolls 375 students. That is 54% below the average of about 816 students for high schools in Indiana.
MSD Wayne Township is responsible for 17 schools, Ben Davis University High School included, with 16,094 students in all.
The biggest share of students at Ben Davis University High School, 44%, is Hispanic. Other reported shares: 33% Black, 21% White, and 2% multiracial. That compares with about 14% Hispanic among all Marion County residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 66%.
Ben Davis University High School reports a ratio of 22.1 students per teacher, from 17 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school's 22.1:1 compares with an average of 16.6:1 for high schools in Indiana. Lunch program data show 74% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The 60% average for public schools in Marion County is 14 points lower.
For Marion County, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $66,346 a year, 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 12% of people live in poverty. Counting Ben Davis University High School, Marion County has 274 public schools.
Measured in a straight line, McClelland Elementary School is about 0.5 miles from Ben Davis University High School. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
Ben Davis University High School has an NCES locale of City: Large.
Enrollment decreased by 9% across 4 years, from 412 in 2020-21 to 375 in 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 19.6:1 in 2020-21, and 22.1:1 in 2024-25.
Ben Davis University High School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Marion County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
975,809
Census ACS
Median income
$66,346
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
274
161,456 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MSD Wayne Township
- Ben Davis High SchoolHigh · 3,315 students
- Ben Davis Ninth Grade CenterHigh · 1,243 students
- Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade CenterMiddle · 1,143 students
- Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade CenterMiddle · 1,135 students
- Robey Elementary SchoolElementary · 847 students
- Chapel Glen Elementary SchoolElementary · 843 students
Other schools in Indianapolis
- Indiana Connections AcademyCombined · 5,376 students
- North Central High SchoolHigh · 3,682 students
- Franklin Central High SchoolHigh · 3,438 students
- Warren Central High SchoolHigh · 3,391 students
- Ben Davis High SchoolHigh · 3,315 students
- Pike High SchoolHigh · 3,188 students
Nearby schools
- McClelland Elementary School0.5 mi · 809
- Rhoades Elementary School1.3 mi · 617
- Maplewood Elementary School1.4 mi · 714
- Westlake Elementary School1.4 mi · 736
- Achieve Virtual Education Academy1.4 mi · 668
- Garden City Elementary School1.5 mi · 727
Frequently asked questions
About Ben Davis University High SchoolHow many students attend Ben Davis University High School?
Ben Davis University High School enrolls approximately 375 students in grades 10-12.
Is Ben Davis University High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Ben Davis University High School is a high school covering grades 10-12.
How many teachers does Ben Davis University High School have?
Ben Davis University High School employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Ben Davis University High School?
Student demographics at Ben Davis University High School are roughly 21% White, 44% Hispanic, 33% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Ben Davis University High School in?
Ben Davis University High School is part of MSD Wayne Township.
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