Photo: Momoneymoproblemz · CC BY-SA 4.0Wayne Township’s public schools score below 82% of Indiana districts on tests and graduation
18% of students in Wayne Township’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Indiana average (38%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Wayne 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.
Wayne Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 813 Indiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Wayne Township’s, its schools beat 1%, lower than their 18% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 22% of tested students were proficient in reading and 18% 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 ↓
Spending and class size
Wayne Township Metropolitan spends $15,154 per student and Indianapolis $22,943, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
IN Math & Science Academy, Enlace Academy, Excel Center - West, Christel House Academy West, Allegiant Preparatory Academy, The PATH School, Monarca Academy, Cardinal Ritter High School (private), Indianapolis Christian School (private), School of Knowledge (private), Covenant Christian High School (private), St. Michael-ST. Gabriel Archangels Catholic Eleme (private), Legacy Learning Center (private), Crosspointe Christian Academy (private), St. Christopher School (private), Islamic Academy of Indianapolis (private), Purpose of Life Academy (private), School for Community Learning (private) and Hagia Sophia Classical Academy (private) are in town. Achieve Virtual Education Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. 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 Wayne Township’s grade
C−: better than 18% of Indiana school districts, #576 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 Wayne Township, with each school’s own grade.
Wayne Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Wayne Township Metropolitan School District). From grade PK, students attend the Indianapolis Public Schools, shared with Center and Washington. Parts of Wayne Township (10% of its land) are served by Speedway School Town instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Wayne 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
Wayne Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share Wayne Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township | C− | Wayne Township Metropolitan PK–12 · Indianapolis PK–12 |
| Center | C− | Indianapolis |
| Pike | C− | Pike Township Metropolitan |
| Decatur | C | Decatur Township Metropolitan |
| Washington | C− | Washington Township Metropolitan PK–12 · Indianapolis PK–12 |
| Washington Township | A | Avon Community School Corporation |
| Indianapolis | — | — |
| Plainfield | A | Plainfield Community School Corporation |
2 of the 7 neighbors share Indianapolis with Wayne Township for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Wayne Township
53 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: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Area 31 Career & Tech Center).
Questions about Wayne Township’s schools
Are Wayne Township’s schools good?
On Indiana’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Wayne Township children attend score below 82% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #576 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 Wayne Township in?
Two districts: Wayne Township Metropolitan School District runs grades PK–12, and Indianapolis Public Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Center and Washington.
Where do Wayne Township kids go to high school?
One of 6 high schools, depending on your address: Ben Davis High School, George Washington High School, Ben Davis University High School, Impact Academy 2, Impact Academy 1 and Impact Academy 3.
What is Wayne 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 Wayne Township spend per student?
$15,154 in Wayne 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 Wayne Township?
Yes: Cardinal Ritter High School (Catholic, grades 7–12, 585 students), Indianapolis Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 508 students), School of Knowledge (religious, grades PK–12, 469 students), Covenant Christian High School (religious, grades 9–12, 377 students), St. Michael-ST. Gabriel Archangels Catholic Eleme (Catholic, grades PK–8, 310 students), Legacy Learning Center (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 280 students), Crosspointe Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 278 students), St. Christopher School (Catholic, grades PK–6, 197 students), Islamic Academy of Indianapolis (religious, grades PK–8, 102 students), Purpose of Life Academy (religious, grades PK–K, 73 students), School for Community Learning (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 67 students) and Hagia Sophia Classical Academy (religious, grades K–11, 19 students). Wayne Township also has 7 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Wayne Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Wayne 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.