Decatur Central High School
School Overview
Decatur Central High School is a public school located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is a school in Decatur Township Metropolitan School District district.
According to the Indiana state assessment result, 20% of students are proficient in Math learning and 45% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,883 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 21 to 1 where a total of 90 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,883 students are attending Decatur Central High School. By gender, there are 975 and 908 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Decatur Central High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 236 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Black | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| White | 198 | 104 | 94 |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| in LEP Program | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| IDEA program | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 236 | 125 | 111 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 90 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Decatur Central High School and the students to teacher ratio is 21 to 1. 97.8% of teachers are certified. 90.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 90 | Students per teacher: 21 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 88 | 97.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 2.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 3.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 6 | 6.7% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 628 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 11,619 Households |
| Population | 34,014 |
| Male | 17,464 |
| Female | 16,764 |
| Child Population | 11,968 |
| Total Housing Units | 12,685 Units |
| Average House Value | $119,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $930 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.00% |
| Average Household Income | $58,239 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.24% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Decatur Central High School offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 267 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 257 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Decatur Central High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 10 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 267 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 43 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 9 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 248 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 257 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Msd Decatur Township
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