Serving 363 students in grades 7-12, Indianapolis Lighthouse East 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
87%
13%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)80-89%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Indianapolis Lighthouse East School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Indianapolis Lighthouse East High School?
The graduation rate of Indianapolis Lighthouse East High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Indianapolis Lighthouse East High School?
363 students attend Indianapolis Lighthouse East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Indianapolis Lighthouse East High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indianapolis Lighthouse East High School?
Indianapolis Lighthouse East High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Indianapolis Lighthouse East High School offer ?
Indianapolis Lighthouse East High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Indianapolis Lighthouse East High School part of?
Indianapolis Lighthouse East High School is part of Indianapolis Lighthouse East School District.
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