Decatur Central High School

5251 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221 | (317) 856-5288
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Student Enrollment: 1,781
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Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Preda Joe
  • Fax: (317) 856-2157
  • Website: www.msddecatur.k12.in.us
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
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Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 1,781
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 91.1
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 19.6
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 857 (48.1%)
  • Females: 876 (49.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: - (-)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 836 (46.9%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 836 (46.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Decatur Central High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian10.06%
Black18410.3%
Asian60.3%
Hispanic824.6%
White1,46082.0%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Decatur Central High School
  Number Percent
9th Grade47126.4%
10th Grade48227.1%
11th Grade42523.9%
12th Grade40322.6%
Source: IN Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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