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Decatur Central High School

Indianapolis, Indiana · Grades 9 to 12 · MSD Decatur Township

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About Decatur Central High School

Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, Decatur Central High School is a public school for grades 9 through 12. Enrollment was 1,974 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Indianapolis. There are about 15.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (131 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Marion County. It is one of 10 schools in MSD Decatur Township. There are 22 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	5251 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221
Phone	(317) 856-5288
School district	MSD Decatur Township
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,974
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	131
Students per teacher	15.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Marion County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 180264000312). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Decatur Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Indianapolis · 0.2 mi Excel Center - DecaturCharter · Grades 9 to 12Indianapolis · 0.2 mi Decatur High Ability AcademyPublic · Grades 3 to 6Indianapolis · 0.2 mi Decatur Twp School for ExcellencePublic · Grades 7 to 12Indianapolis · 0.2 mi Valley Mills Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 6Indianapolis · 0.3 mi Damar Charter AcademyCharter · Grades K to 12Indianapolis · 0.7 mi Blue AcademyPublic · Grades K to 6Indianapolis · 1.4 mi Gold AcademyPublic · Grades K to 6Indianapolis · 1.4 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Decatur Central High School serve?

Decatur Central High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Decatur Central High School?

Decatur Central High School reported 1,974 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Decatur Central High School?

About 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,974 students and 131 teachers in federal data.

Is Decatur Central High School a public or charter school?

Decatur Central High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Decatur Central High School in?

Decatur Central High School is part of MSD Decatur Township. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/in/msd-decatur-township/

Where is Decatur Central High School located?

Decatur Central High School is at 5251 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221. The phone number is (317) 856-5288.

How many other schools are near Decatur Central High School?

There are 22 other schools within 5 miles of Decatur Central High School in our directory.