Arsenal Technical High School

1500 E Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46201

2,366 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Arsenal Technical High School, commonly referred to as "Tech," is a historic and sprawling landmark located on the near-east side of Indianapolis. Established in 1912 on the grounds of a former U.S. military arsenal, the campus remains unique for its park-like setting, featuring 76 acres of historic architecture, mature trees, and stately brick buildings that reflect its military origins. As one of the largest high schools in Indiana, it serves as a cornerstone of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district and has a deep-rooted legacy of preparing students for both collegiate success and the skilled trades.

Today, Arsenal Technical High School operates as a specialized career-focused institution that offers students a rigorous academic curriculum alongside robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. The school is organized into small learning communities, including academies focused on areas like advanced manufacturing, engineering, health sciences, and media arts. By blending traditional college-preparatory coursework with hands-on vocational training and industry certifications, the school aims to ensure that its diverse student body graduates with the technical skills and professional credentials necessary to compete in a modern, evolving economy.

2,366

Total Students

136.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arsenal Technical High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	1,255
Black	847
Asian	15
Two or More	67
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,255 (53.0 %)
Black
847 (35.8 %)
White
179 (7.6 %)
Two or More
67 (2.8 %)
Asian
15 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Indianapolis Public Schools
Phone:	(317)693-5300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	136.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,433
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 665

Grade 10 656

Grade 11 593

Grade 12 437

Ungraded 15