Arsenal Technical High School, commonly referred to as Tech or Arsenal Tech, is a public high school in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, which is run by the Indianapolis Public Schools district.
Serving 2,524 students in grades 9-12, Arsenal Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arsenal Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Arsenal Technical High School's student population of 2,524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 136 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
Year Founded
1912
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Arsenal Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arsenal Technical High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1707 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
56%
15%
Black
33%
13%
White
7%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arsenal Technical High School's ranking?
Arsenal Technical High School is ranked #1707 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Arsenal Technical High School often compared to?
Arsenal Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warren Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arsenal Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Arsenal Technical High School is 73%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Arsenal Technical High School?
2,524 students attend Arsenal Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Arsenal Technical High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arsenal Technical High School?
Arsenal Technical High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arsenal Technical High School offer ?
Arsenal Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arsenal Technical High School part of?
Arsenal Technical High School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Arsenal Technical High School located?
Arsenal Technical High School is located in the Near Eastside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 6 other public schools located in Near Eastside.
School Reviews
5 10/17/2011
The facility is so great and help you if you get injured. The music dept. has a lot of students in either band, advance choir, show choir, bell choir, gospel choir, strings, beginning choir, or orchestra.
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