Speedway Senior High School is a public, secondary school in Speedway, Indiana. It is part of the School Town of Speedway.
Serving 572 students in grades 9-12, Speedway Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Speedway Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Speedway Senior High School's student population of 572 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Speedway Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Speedway Senior High School is 0.71, 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
#229 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
22%
15%
Black
23%
13%
White
43%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Speedway Senior High School's ranking?
Speedway Senior High School is ranked #229 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Speedway Senior High School often compared to?
Speedway Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brownsburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Speedway Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Speedway Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Speedway Senior High School?
572 students attend Speedway Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Speedway Senior High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Speedway Senior High School?
Speedway Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Speedway Senior High School offer ?
Speedway Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Speedway Senior High School part of?
Speedway Senior High School is part of School Town Of Speedway School District.
In what neighborhood is Speedway Senior High School located?
Speedway Senior High School is located in the Speedway neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Speedway.
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