Old Southport High School, also known as the Old Southport Middle School, is a historic high school building located at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, and is a two-story, U-shaped, Colonial Revival style steel frame and concrete building sheathed in red brick with limestone detailing.
Serving 2,376 students in grades 9-12, Southport High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Southport High School's student population of 2,376 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 135 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
School Rankings
Southport High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southport High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1334 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
3%
Hispanic
27%
15%
Black
14%
13%
White
36%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southport High School's ranking?
Southport High School is ranked #1334 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Southport High School often compared to?
Southport High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry Meridian High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southport High School?
The graduation rate of Southport High School is 89%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Southport High School?
2,376 students attend Southport High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Southport High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southport High School?
Southport High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southport High School offer ?
Southport High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southport High School part of?
Southport High School is part of Perry Township Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Southport High School located?
Southport High School is located in the Homecroft neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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