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Ben Davis High School

PublicGrades 10–12
Indianapolis, Indiana · MSD Wayne Township
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students3,274
Student:Teacher18.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch68%
Title INo
Ben Davis
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 448
3,274
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
68%+17pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
10–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Ben Davis High School is a public high serving grades 10–12 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school enrolls 3,274 students. It is part of the MSD Wayne Township district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Indiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Very large student body
3,274 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span10–12
DistrictMSD Wayne Township
County18097
CityIndianapolis
ZIP46214
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID181281002028

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment3,274

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %68%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)