Photo: Missvain · CC BY 4.0Washington Township’s public schools score below 77% of Indiana districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 22% of Washington Township’s students scored proficient, below the Indiana average (38%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Washington 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 99% 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.
Washington Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1073 Indiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Washington Township’s, its schools beat 2%, lower than their 23% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 27% of tested students were proficient in reading and 22% in math, against 41% and 38% statewide; 99% 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 ↓
Spending and class size
Washington Township Metropolitan spends $15,412 per student and Indianapolis $22,943, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Charles A Tindley Accelerated Sch, Avondale Meadows Academy, IN Math & Science Academy - North, Tindley Genesis Academy, ACE Preparatory Academy, Avondale Meadows Middle School, Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North, Excel Center - Meadows, Girls IN STEM Academy, Park Tudor School (private), The Orchard School (private), International School of Indiana (private), Sycamore School (private), Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School (private), St. Matthew Catholic School (private), St. Monica Catholic School (private), Colonial Christian School (private), St. Thomas Aquinas School (private), St. Joan of Arc/Diocese (private), Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis (private), Northside Montessori (private), A Children's Habitat Montessori School (private), St. Luke Catholic School (private), Indianapolis Junior Academy (private) and Apogee School for the Gifted (private) are in town. Every school ↓
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 Washington Township’s grade
C−: better than 23% of Indiana school districts, #561 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 Washington Township, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Washington Township
North Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 3,682 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Indianapolis
10th grade in Washington Township
North Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 3,682 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Indianapolis
11th grade in Washington Township
North Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 3,682 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Indianapolis
12th grade in Washington Township
North Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 3,682 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Indianapolis
Washington Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Washington Township Metropolitan School District). From grade PK, students attend the Indianapolis Public Schools, shared with Center and Wayne. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Washington Township
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
Washington Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share Washington Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | C− | Washington Township Metropolitan PK–12 · Indianapolis PK–12 |
| Pike | C− | Pike Township Metropolitan |
| Lawrence | C | Lawrence Township Metropolitan |
| Center | C− | Indianapolis |
| Indianapolis | — | — |
| Clay | A+ | Carmel Clay Schools |
| Carmel | A+ | Carmel Clay Schools |
| Wayne | C− | Wayne Township Metropolitan PK–12 · Indianapolis PK–12 |
2 of the 7 neighbors share Indianapolis with Washington Township for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Washington Township
47 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).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (GEO Next Generation Academy and J Everett Light Career Center).
Questions about Washington Township’s schools
Are Washington Township’s schools good?
On Indiana’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Washington Township children attend score below 77% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #561 of 592 Indiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 2%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Washington Township in?
Two districts: Washington Township Metropolitan School District runs grades PK–12, and Indianapolis Public Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Center and Wayne.
Where do Washington Township kids go to high school?
North Central High School in Indianapolis, with 3,682 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Washington 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 Washington Township spend per student?
$15,412 in Washington Township Metropolitan School District and $22,943 in Indianapolis Public Schools (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Washington Township?
Yes: Park Tudor School (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 1,015 students), The Orchard School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 509 students), International School of Indiana (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 493 students), Sycamore School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 421 students), Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School (Catholic, grades K–8, 410 students), St. Matthew Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 360 students), St. Monica Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 343 students), Colonial Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 254 students), St. Thomas Aquinas School (Catholic, grades K–8, 216 students), St. Joan of Arc/Diocese (Catholic, grades PK–8, 202 students), Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis (religious, grades PK–8, 134 students), Northside Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 101 students), A Children's Habitat Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 60 students), St. Luke Catholic School (Catholic, grades K, 57 students), Indianapolis Junior Academy (religious, grades 1–8, 53 students) and Apogee School for the Gifted (nonsectarian, grades 1–9, 32 students). Washington Township also has 9 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Washington Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Washington 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.