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The Match

1401 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202 · (317) 226-4263 · Marion County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL49 STUDENTS
Enrollment
49
High
STATE 816
Student : Teacher
4.1:1
12 FTE teachers
STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
90%
44 students
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

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 949100%
Student demographics
White
12%
STATE 62% · US 43%
Hispanic
3469%
STATE 15% · US 30%
Black
1224%
STATE 14% · US 15%
Two+
24%
STATE 6% · US 5%
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
Male
2449%
Female
2551%

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Where The Match ranks

Among high schools
MeasureThis schoolIn IndianaIn Marion County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
49#387 of 392#39 of 40
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About The Match

The Match runs as a small high school in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school serves 49 students in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. The average among high schools in Indiana is roughly 816 students; this school is 94% smaller than that.

Federal records list The Match as its own district.

A majority of students at The Match, 69%, are Hispanic. Beyond that, enrollment is 24% Black, 4% multiracial, and 2% White. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 14%.

Federal data list 12 full-time-equivalent teachers at The Match in 2024-25, for a ratio of 4.1:1. The average ratio among high schools in Indiana is 16.6:1, higher than at this school. The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 90%. Across public schools in Marion County, the average is 60%.

In Marion County (population about 975,809), median household income is about $66,346, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 35% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. The Match is one of 274 public schools in Marion County, which together enroll about 161,456 students.

The closest public school to The Match is Vision Academy, about 0.5 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.

On the NCES locale scale, the school is City: Large. The school is a charter school, funded with public money and operated under a charter agreement.

The Match community page is open for posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Marion County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
The Match
District
The Match
Address
1401 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone
(317) 226-4263
County
Marion County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
49
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
4.1:1
Free and reduced lunch
44 (90%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
181324902810
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About The Match
How large is The Match?
The Match enrolls approximately 49 students in grades 09-12.
Is The Match an elementary, middle, or high school?
The Match is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Match?
The student-to-teacher ratio at The Match is approximately 4.1:1 (12 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at The Match?
At The Match, the student body is approximately 2% White, 69% Hispanic, 24% Black, 4% Two or more.
What district is The Match in?
The Match is part of The Match.
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