Serving 165 students in grades 9-11, Gambold Preparatory Magnet High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥90%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥90%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
22%
15%
Black
36%
13%
White
32%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IN state average).
How many students attend Gambold Preparatory Magnet High School?
165 students attend Gambold Preparatory Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Gambold Preparatory Magnet High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gambold Preparatory Magnet High School?
Gambold Preparatory Magnet High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gambold Preparatory Magnet High School offer ?
Gambold Preparatory Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Gambold Preparatory Magnet High School part of?
Gambold Preparatory Magnet High School is part of Indianapolis Public Schools.
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