Arsenal Technical High School

Arsenal Technical High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1500 E Michigan St,  Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis Public Schools
3.6
4.2
2,122 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Julie Blakehorn
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
16%
Average GPA
3.12
Graduation Rate
73%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.12
Reading Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
158
Full Time Teachers
158
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
510
Verbal
510
Average ACT
21
Math
22
English
20
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
37
AP Pass Rate
18.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
296:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Hispanic
57.6%
Black
33.1%
White
6%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Indiana University Indianapolis 344 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington 297 Students
Indiana State University 257 Students
Ball State University 247 Students
Purdue University 212 Students
University of Indianapolis 210 Students
Marian University Indianapolis 159 Students
Butler University 146 Students
Ivy Tech Community College - Downtown Indianapolis 134 Students
Purdue University Fort Wayne 92 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 119 Students
Business 103 Students
Psychology 55 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Dental Hygiene 32 Students
Criminology 31 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 31 Students
Biology 28 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 332 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/24/2025
My experience so far in arsenal tech has been good I feel as it's an easy going school. They support student really well and provide good resources. They have many pathways the can help students with future careers. The school overall is really enjoyable they try to give students a good high-school experience.
4.0 Senior
1/6/2025
This school has great teachers and staff but the learning experience is damaged by the multitude of fights and general violence on campus. I was able to recieve a good education from this school but it is very easy for an average person to get into the wrong crowd and ruin their education.
4.0 Senior
11/23/2024
He estado en Arsenal Tech por 3 years, y no me arrepiento de haber entrado en esa escuela, ahí es donde conocí a los mejores maestros y consejeros que he conocido en mi vida. Ellos han hecho un gran impacto en mi vida, me han hecho mejor persona porque siempre me apoyan en lo que necesito.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/9/2022
My experience with the school has been excellent at distinct levels. I rate this school high in safety and teaching. The teachers are dedicated and caring. Too often, the media focuses on deficit views of the school, yet the assets offered by this school are often ignored.
4.0 teacher
11/21/2016
Tech is a wonderful place with a ton to offer it's students. Students have the opportunity to study a wide variety of fields including culinary arts, welding, law and public policy, CNA training, dental, auto mechanics, firefighting, and many more. The campus is beautiful and the teachers care. Any...
5.0 other
2/9/2016
Because I like it and I love it and I don't hate and I totally like it did I already say I love it!
5.0 student
5/4/2013
( LONG BUT ITS WORTH READING!) Something people should know about the school prior to going here is that the school offeres a variety of programs and opportunities for EVERYONE. HOWEVER! it depends on the INDIVIDUAL if they want to take these opportunities. IF one does not apply themselves then thos...

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Arsenal Technical High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Indianapolis, IN and is served by the Indianapolis Public Schools in Indiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,122 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 6% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 16% are proficient in reading. Arsenal Technical High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.12, the graduation rate is 73%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $181,271. Discover additional schools in the area, like Positive Supports Academy, Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School, Thomas Carr Howe Community High School, and more. Learn more about what Indianapolis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Arsenal Technical High School.

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