For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,194 students in the neighborhood of Decatur, Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Decatur are Decatur Central High School, Damar Charter Academy and Decatur Twp School For Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Decatur, Indianapolis, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Decatur, Indianapolis, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Decatur Central High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Decatur, Indianapolis, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Decatur Central High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5251 Kentucky Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5288
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5288
Grades: 9-12
| 2,061 students
Rank: #22.
Damar Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5125 Decatur Blvd Ste D
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
Grades: K-12
| 179 students
Rank: #33.
Decatur Twp School For Excellence
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5106 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0900
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0900
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Decatur, Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Decatur, Indianapolis, IN include Decatur Central High School, Damar Charter Academy and Decatur Twp School For Excellence.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Decaturdianapolis?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Decaturdianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Decaturdianapolis?
the neighborhood of Decaturdianapolis public high schools minority enrollment is 41% 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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