The Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center provides ninth graders with a college preparatory curriculum that advances academic excellence and successful high school careers. Educating approximately 1,200 students, the Ben Davis purple and white Giants are bold when it comes to pursuing their dreams.
Students are invited to join one of Ben Davis' academies to craft a specialized educational experience that reflects their personal interests. The Adrenaline Academy highlights vocations in health and human services while the Imagination Academy supports participation in the arts.
The Innovation Academy promotes STEM learning; the WNGC Academy explores media, radio and TV fields; and the Key Academy develops leadership and high-level thinking skills.
The University Academy offers dual-credit coursework leading to a free associate degree from Vincennes University. The Vincennes Career Academy prepares students for work in pharmacy, culinary arts and precision machinery trades.
An extensive selection of electives includes courses in band, engineering, Spanish, French and German, among others.
The Giants compete in multiple sports, including tennis, bowling, golf, swimming, football, soccer, baseball, basketball, track and field, cross country, girls' softball and volleyball, and boys’ wrestling.
The Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center nurtures passion, confidence and scholastic competence in its students.
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
Public High School
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Grade 9
1150 N Girls School Rd,
Indianapolis, IN
Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township
1,279
Students
B+
School Details
Head of School
Steve Samuel
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average GPA
3.48
Niche Grade
B
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A-
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B
C+
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
540
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
444:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Black
38.1%
Hispanic
36.1%
White
19.9%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Indiana University - Bloomington
104 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis
99 Students
Purdue University
84 Students
University of Indianapolis
69 Students
Ball State University
66 Students
Butler University
64 Students
Indiana State University
55 Students
Marian University Indianapolis
36 Students
Franklin College
26 Students
DePauw University
26 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
21 Students
Nursing
15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
14 Students
Pre-Law Studies
11 Students
Psychology
8 Students
Biology
8 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
8 Students
Computer Software Engineering
8 Students
Arts
7 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/11/2020
My experience was very nice. The teachers push you to become the best you can be. What I like about it or enjoy the most is that you can get motivation from teachers and help you on things you struggle with.
9/24/2020
Ben Davis is a great school. The teachers care about you and your grades. They are always there for you and right by your side through it all. The students there are also very nice. Everyone is respectful to each other and is helping other through this high school journey.
9/23/2020
The Ben Davis Ninth Grace Center is amazing. All the teachers are there to help you no matter what. They want you to do the best you can do no matter the situation. Extracurriculars, though are kind of paused at the moment, are still letting us have the fun out of school.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/5/2020
It was Awful and I wish I could do something about it but
7/26/2018
HAVENT STARTED YET SO IM UNABLE TO GIVE A PROPER RATING
12/5/2014
Welcome to Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center! We are the proud home of all freshmen students in the MSD of Wayne Township. Our mission is ensuring our students get off to a great start in high school and are on track to graduate. We are Ninth Grade Specialists and focused on helping our students grow as...
8/16/2014
i went to this school and all in all i grew so much. i was ready to take 10th grade by the horns.
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Attendance Zone
About Chapel Hill-Ben Davis
List Price Range
$179K - $2.9M
Homes For Sale
30
Average Home Value
$245,579
Median Lot Size
12,632 Sq Ft
% Renters
37%
Household Income
$77,381
% of College Grads
21%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,644 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
58.1%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$800 - $1,655 per month
- Spinnaker Court Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 470+ Sq Ft
- 3685 St Thomas Blvd
- Indianapolis, IN
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- 10th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Ben Davis Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Miller Park
- Trails
- Playground
Krannert Park
- Basketball
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Thatcher Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Leonard Park
Chapel Hill Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
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