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What's one thing Pike High School gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
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Enrollment
3,188
High
DISTRICT 821 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MSD PIKE TOWNSHIP·NCES 180891001489
Pike High School
5401 W 71st St, Indianapolis, IN 46268 · (317) 291-5250 · Marion County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL3,188 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
15.1:1
211 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.9:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
1,656 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 50%
Community
6
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 9 | 819 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 817 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 860 | 27% |
| Grade 12 | 692 | 22% |
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · 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
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within MSD Pike Township. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Pike High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike High School this school | 3,188 | 51.9% | N/A |
| Warren Central High School Indianapolis | 3,391 | 58.2% | N/A |
| Lawrence North High School Indianapolis | 2,799 | 51.5% | N/A |
| Lawrence Central High School Indianapolis | 2,517 | 60.2% | N/A |
| Merrillville High School Merrillville | 2,115 | 47.3% | N/A |
| Morton Senior High School Hammond | 1,446 | 49.0% | 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 Pike High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Marion County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,188 | #12 of 392 | #5 of 40 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #206 of 359 | #11 of 36 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.2% | #74 of 360 | #26 of 36 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 51.9% | #105 of 373 | #25 of 38 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -0.7% | #196 of 201 | #7 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
3,188
-204 (-6%) vs 2020
+132% since 1990-91, when it was 1,372
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 18.4:1
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 | 3,188 | 211.4 | 15.1:1 | 52% (1,656) |
| 2023-24 | 3,193 | 201.4 | 15.9:1 | 69% (2,209) |
| 2022-23 | 3,286 | 199.8 | 16.4:1 | 69% (2,255) |
| 2020-21 | 3,392 | 184 | 18.4:1 | 60% (2,049) |
| 2017-18 | 3,209 | 177.7 | 18.1:1 | 65% (2,098) |
| 2015-16 | 3,275 | 173 | 18.9:1 | 58% (1,902) |
| 2010-11 | 3,080 | 162 | 19.0:1 | 51% (1,577) |
| 2000-01 | 2,492 | 134 | 18.6:1 | 16% (403) |
| 1990-91 | 1,372 | 86 | 15.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pike High School.
About Pike High School
Pike High School is a public high school run by MSD Pike Township in Indianapolis, Indiana. Students in grades 9 through 12 attend the school, which enrolls 3,188 students. The average among high schools in Indiana is roughly 816 students; this school is 291% larger than that.
In MSD Pike Township, 13 schools enroll a combined 10,674 students.
At Pike High School, Black students make up 59% of the student body. After that, the student body is 29% Hispanic, 6% White, and 4% multiracial. Census figures show Marion County is about 27% Black. Pick two students at random and there is a 56% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The school has about 15.1 students per teacher and 211.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana. About 52% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. On average, public schools in Marion County report 60%.
Marion County census figures show that the median household income is $66,346, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 35% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 12%. Marion County is home to 274 public schools and about 161,456 public school students.
The nearest other public school, Lincoln Middle School, is about 0.4 miles away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The federal government classifies Pike High School's location as City: Large.
Enrollment at Pike High School declined 6% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 3,392 to 3,188 students. The ratio was 18.4:1 in 2020-21 and 15.1:1 in 2024-25.
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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 Pike Township
- Guion Creek Middle SchoolMiddle · 833 students
- Snacks Crossing Elementary SchoolElementary · 793 students
- New Augusta Public Academy - NorthMiddle · 751 students
- Lincoln Middle SchoolMiddle · 736 students
- Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 634 students
- Deer Run ElementaryElementary · 616 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
- Lawrence North High SchoolHigh · 2,799 students
Nearby schools
- Lincoln Middle School0.4 mi · 736
- Central Elementary School0.4 mi · 634
- Indiana Connections Academy1.1 mi · 5,376
- Indiana Connections Career Academy1.1 mi · 942
- Eastbrook Elementary School1.6 mi · 575
- Snacks Crossing Elementary School1.6 mi · 793
Frequently asked questions
About Pike High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Pike High School?
Pike High School enrolls approximately 3,188 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Pike High School serve?
Pike High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pike High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Pike High School is approximately 15.1:1 (211 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Pike High School?
Pike High School reports a student body of 6% White, 29% Hispanic, 59% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Pike High School in?
Pike High School is part of MSD Pike Township.
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