For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,337 students in the neighborhood of Near Westside, Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Near Westside are Excel Center For Adult Learners and Indianapolis Metropolitan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near Westside, Indianapolis, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Near Westside, Indianapolis, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 37%, which is less than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, with 30-34% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Near Westside, Indianapolis, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excel Center For Adult Learners
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Grades: 9-12
| 1,285 students
Rank: #22.
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-4638
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-4638
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Near Westside, Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Near Westside, Indianapolis, IN include Excel Center For Adult Learners and Indianapolis Metropolitan High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Near Westsidedianapolis?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Near Westsidedianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near Westsidedianapolis?
the neighborhood of Near Westsidedianapolis public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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