Ben Davis University High School in Indianapolis, IN - Niche
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Ben Davis University High School
  • Public
  • INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade A+
  4. College Prep
    grade A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A minus
  6. Administration
    grade A
  7. Sports
    grade unavailable
  8. Food
    grade B minus
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B+

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Ben Davis University High School is a highly rated, public school located in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. It has 387 students in grades 10-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 22% of students are at least proficient in math and 67% in reading.

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1155 S HIGH SCHOOL RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241
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School District
Msd Wayne Township

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
67%
Percent Proficient - Math
22%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1010
240 responses
Average ACT
21
57 responses
AP Enrollment
No data available  

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Living in the Area

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  2. Good for Families
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade B
Median Household Income
$59,110
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,046
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$184,600
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 30 responses
Poll
83%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 30 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 68 responses
  • Prom!
    26%
  • Blackout dances, and haunted house
    21%
  • Bonfire!
    18%
  • International Festival
    15%
  • Spirit Week
    10%
  • Haunted house & flag football
    7%
  • BDU talent show
    1%

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
387
Free or Reduced Lunch
69%
73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 30 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 30 responses
10%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 30 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
No data available  
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.1%
87%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 39 responses
87%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 39 responses
82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 39 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$13,969 / year
National
$12,239
80%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 44 responses
57%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 44 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 44 responses

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