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Warren Central High School 

9500 E 16th St, Indianapolis, Indiana | (317) 532-6200

(317) 532-6200

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#12,932 in National Rankings

Overall Score 26.75/100

quick stats

Grades

9-12

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

3,386

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

Overview of Warren Central High School

Warren Central High School is ranked 298th within Indiana. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Warren Central High School is 17%. The total minority enrollment is 85%, and 71% of students are economically disadvantaged. Warren Central High School is the only high school in the M S D Warren Township.

Warren Central High School 2024 Rankings

Warren Central High School is ranked #12,932 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.

26.75

SCORECARD

  • Took at Least One AP® Exam

    17%
  • Passed at Least One AP® Exam

    9%
  • Mathematics Proficiency

    13%
  • Reading Proficiency

    25%
  • Science Proficiency

    7%
  • Graduation Rate

    83%

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Ranking Factors

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

College Readiness Index Rank

#9,592

National

#238

State

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#8,619 (tie)

National

#211

State

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#15,487 (tie)

National

#347

State

State Assessment Performance Rank

#12,219

National

#274

State

Graduation Rate Rank

#14,838

National

#308

State

Ranking Factors

National

State

College Readiness Index Rank

#9,592

#238

College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank

#8,619 (tie)

#211

State Assessment Proficiency Rank

#15,487 (tie)

#347

State Assessment Performance Rank

#12,219

#274

Graduation Rate Rank

#14,838

#308

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Students/Teachers at Warren Central High School

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

Grades 9-12 Enrollment

3,386

Student Enrollment by Grade:

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Student Diversity:

85.1%

Minority Enrollment

85.1%

Minority Enrollment

56.0%

Black

21.7%

Hispanic

14.9%

White

6.5%

Two or More Races

0.6%

Asian

0.2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander


Gender Distribution:

Female48%
Male52%

Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)

71%

Free Lunch Program (% of total)

68%

Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)

4%

Full-Time Equivalent Teachers

186

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Test Scores at Warren Central 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

10.7/100

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.

13

13

30

25

25

50

7

7

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

12.2%

SAT Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations

Somewhat Below Expectations

Underserved Student Performance

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

Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

11.2%

Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient

21.6%

Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students

-13.7%

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

48.6%

Exam(s) Used for Index

AP®

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

17%

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

9%

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

51%

Exam Pass Rate

39%

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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

1

School Location

Warren Central High School

9500 E 16th St

Indianapolis, Indiana 46229

#12,932 in National Rankings

#298 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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