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Decatur Central High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Indianapolis, Indiana|MSD Decatur Township|Last audited: Not yet synced

Indianapolis, IN 46221

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School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
2,061
Student:Teacher
16.1:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
75.6%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
52%
71th percentile in IN
Math Proficiency
25%
29th percentile in IN
Graduation Rate
89%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.7%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
14 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
20 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.2:1
Worse than average in IN

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,193
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 21%State 49%Local 30%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$286,468
+1.2% YoY
Indianapolis, IN metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,974
Current enrollment
Stable(+8% 5yr)

Full School Calendar 2025-26

DateEvent
Mon, Mar 2, 2026
Online Registration Opens
Tue, May 19, 2026
7th Grade Awards Night
Wed, May 20, 2026
8th Grade Awards Night

Showing 3 events for the 2025-26 school year

Frequently Asked Questions about Decatur Central High School

As of the most recent data, 2,061 students are enrolled at Decatur Central High School. It is a High school within the local district.