Serving 769 students in grades 9-12, Arlington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
769 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
75%
13%
White
6%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)80-84%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arlington High School?
The graduation rate of Arlington High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Arlington High School?
769 students attend Arlington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Arlington High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arlington High School?
Arlington High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arlington High School offer ?
Arlington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arlington High School part of?
Arlington High School is part of Indianapolis 51±¬ÁÏs School District.
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