Photo: Evking22 · CC BY-SA 4.0Center Township’s public schools score below 85% of Indiana districts on tests and graduation
19% of students in Center Township’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Indiana average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Center Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Indiana, not nationally.
From Indiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Center Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 756 Indiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Center Township’s, its schools beat 1%, lower than their 15% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 22% of tested students were proficient in reading and 19% in math, against 41% and 38% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
73% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana. Districts ↓
Charters enroll a large share of students
Charter schools located in Center Township enroll 13,420 students, against the district’s 21,055. Each is graded on its own results; none is part of the district grade. Every school ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $22,943 per student, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
17 elementary schools, then five middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Center Township’s grade
C−: better than 15% of Indiana school districts, #587 of 592 Indiana towns. Both inputs trail the Indiana average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Center Township, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Center Township · depends on your address
Arsenal Technical High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,360 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Indianapolis
Crispus Attucks High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,269 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Indianapolis
Shortridge High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,206 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Indianapolis
10th grade in Center Township · depends on your address
Arsenal Technical High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,360 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Indianapolis
Crispus Attucks High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,269 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Indianapolis
Shortridge High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,206 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Indianapolis
11th grade in Center Township · depends on your address
Arsenal Technical High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,360 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Indianapolis
Crispus Attucks High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,269 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Indianapolis
Shortridge High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,206 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Indianapolis
12th grade in Center Township · depends on your address
Arsenal Technical High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,360 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Indianapolis
Crispus Attucks High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,269 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Indianapolis
Shortridge High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,206 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Indianapolis
Center Township’s public schools are run by Indianapolis Public Schools, which also serves Washington and Wayne. Parts of Center Township (2% of its land) are served by Beech Grove City Schools instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Center Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share Center Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Center Township | C− | Indianapolis |
| Washington | C− | Washington Township Metropolitan PK–12 · Indianapolis PK–12 |
| Wayne | C− | Wayne Township Metropolitan PK–12 · Indianapolis PK–12 |
| Warren | C− | Warren Township Metropolitan |
| Perry | B | Perry Township Metropolitan |
| Franklin | A− | Franklin Township Community School Corporation |
2 of the 5 neighbors share Indianapolis with Center Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Center Township
70 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Indiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
1 duplicate private-school records merged.
Questions about Center Township’s schools
Are Center Township’s schools good?
On Indiana’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Center Township children attend score below 85% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #587 of 592 Indiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 1%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Center Township in?
Indianapolis Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 21,055 students in 49 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Center Township are served by Beech Grove City Schools.
Where do Center Township kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Arsenal Technical High School, Crispus Attucks High School and Shortridge High School.
What is Center Township’s graduation rate?
73% of the class of 2023 in Indianapolis Public Schools graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.
How much does Center Township spend per student?
$22,943 in Indianapolis Public Schools (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Center Township?
Yes: The Oaks Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 1,051 students), Scecina Memorial High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 454 students), Little Flower Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 381 students), St. Richard's Episcopal School (religious, grades PK–8, 306 students), Central Catholic (Catholic, grades PK–8, 253 students), Providence Cristo Rey High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 237 students), Central Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 223 students), Trinity Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 176 students), Holy Angels Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–6, 158 students), Lumen Christi Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–12, 136 students), Shepherd Community Academy (religious, grades PK–5, 132 students), Geo Focus Academy (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 125 students), Building Blocks Academy (religious, grades PK–6, 70 students), Capitol City Seventh-Day Adventist School (religious, grades PK–8, 61 students), Emmaus Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 53 students) and Neighborhood Academy (religious, grades PK–10, 32 students). Center Township also has 28 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Center Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Center Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Indiana. Stars are from neighbors.