INDIANAPOLIS METROPOLITAN HIGH SCHOOL

Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 288 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, located on West Michigan Street in Indianapolis, is a unique public charter high school operated by Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana. The school is specifically designed to serve students who have faced significant barriers to education, including those who have experienced foster care, homelessness, or past academic disruptions. By focusing on a "student-first" model, the school aims to provide a safe, supportive environment that emphasizes both high school graduation and long-term post-secondary success.

A defining feature of the school is its commitment to "wraparound" support services. Recognizing that students often face challenges outside the classroom, Indianapolis Metropolitan offers access to onsite social workers, career coaches, and specialized resources to address mental health and life stability. The curriculum is heavily focused on college and career readiness, often integrating vocational training and work-based learning opportunities to ensure that every graduate leaves with a clear plan, whether that involves pursuing higher education, obtaining professional certifications, or entering the workforce.

For more information, contact Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch at (317) 524-4638 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
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INDIANAPOLIS METROPOLITAN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Indianapolis, IN with about 288 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Indianapolis Charter School Board
Total Students:
288
Teachers:
20.95
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 288 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending INDIANAPOLIS METROPOLITAN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.

Black or African American
77.8%
White
9.4%
Hispanic/Latino
8.7%
Two or more races
4.2%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.