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Shortridge High School 

3401 N Meridian, Indianapolis, Indiana | (317) 226-2810|Award Winning

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#6,096 in National Rankings

Overall Score 65.47/100

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Grades

9-12

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

1,082

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

Overview of Shortridge High School

Shortridge High School is ranked 141st within Indiana. Students have the opportunity to take International Baccalaureate coursework and exams. The IB participation rate at Shortridge High School is 36%. The total minority enrollment is 84%, and 70% of students are economically disadvantaged. Shortridge High School is 1 of 8 high schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools.

Shortridge High School 2024 Rankings

Shortridge High School is ranked #6,096 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.

65.47

SCORECARD

  • Took at Least One IB Exam

    36%
  • Passed at Least One IB Exam

    28%
  • Mathematics Proficiency

    17%
  • Reading Proficiency

    34%
  • Science Proficiency

    10%
  • Graduation Rate

    83%

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Ranking Factors

How Shortridge High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 395 schools ranked in Indiana.

College Readiness Index Rank

#4,344

National

#71

State

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#2,342

National

#25

State

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#14,190

National

#318

State

State Assessment Performance Rank

#4,449

National

#100

State

Graduation Rate Rank

#14,872

National

#309

State

Ranking Factors

National

State

College Readiness Index Rank

#4,344

#71

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#2,342

#25

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#14,190

#318

State Assessment Performance Rank

#4,449

#100

Graduation Rate Rank

#14,872

#309

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Students/Teachers at Shortridge High School

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

1,082

Student Enrollment by Grade:

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Student Diversity:

84.0%

Minority Enrollment

84.0%

Minority Enrollment

48.5%

Black

29.5%

Hispanic

16.0%

White

4.4%

Two or More Races

1.7%

Asian

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native are not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.


Gender Distribution:

Female54%
Male46%

Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)

70%

Free Lunch Program (% of total)

69%

Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)

1%

Full-Time Equivalent Teachers

74

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Test Scores at Shortridge High School

U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).

College Readiness Index

27.5/100

Subject Proficiency:

Indiana administered the SAT to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.

17

4

30

34

15

50

10

4

30

Mathematics

Reading

Science

School
District
State

Subject Proficiency Distribution:

Math

Reading

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3

Overall Student Performance

This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.

Percentile Score on SAT

19.5%

SAT Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations

Somewhat Above Expectations

Underserved Student Performance

This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.

Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

15.7%

Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

31.4%

Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students

-9.2%

College-Ready Student Performance

High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.

National Percentile on College-level Exams

76.7%

Exam(s) Used for Index

AP® and IB

Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance

Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam

6%

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

1%

Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam

21%

Exam Pass Rate

18%

International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance

Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam

36%

Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam

28%

Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam

76%

Exam Pass Rate

55%

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Graduation Rate

83% (somewhat below state median)

Grades Served

9-12

Setting

Large City

Charter School

No

Magnet School

No

Eligible for Title I Funding

Yes

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools

8

Total Students

5,615

College Readiness (district average)

5.9

Proficient in Reading (district average)

15%

Proficient in Mathematics (district average)

4%

Proficient in Science (district average)

4%

Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)

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School Location

Shortridge High School

3401 N Meridian

Indianapolis, Indiana 46208

#6,096 in National Rankings

#141 in Indiana High Schools

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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.

AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.

International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.

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