Pike High School

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Pike High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5401 W 71st St,  Indianapolis, IN
Metropolitan School District of Pike Township
3.9
3.8
3,188 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Troy Inman
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.17
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.17
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
211
Full Time Teachers
211
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
530
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
87
AP Pass Rate
48.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
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
553:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
Black
58.9%
Hispanic
29.1%
White
6.2%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 - Bloomington 938 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 852 Students
Ball State University 778 Students
Purdue University 627 Students
Indiana State University 587 Students
University of Indianapolis 480 Students
Butler University 386 Students
Marian University Indianapolis 337 Students
Purdue University Fort Wayne 239 Students
Ivy Tech Community College - Downtown Indianapolis 202 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 292 Students
Psychology 204 Students
Business 187 Students
Biology 181 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 131 Students
Computer Science 103 Students
Accounting 101 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 79 Students
Marketing 66 Students
Criminology 64 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 854 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/22/2026
As a former student in Pike HIgh School, I have been pleased with my experience regarding academics and college readiness. However, I think they could improve the safety and integrity of the bathroom environments.
4.0 Senior
11/13/2025
I went to Pike all 4 years and we have amazing teachers and staff who genuinely care about you as a person and a student. We have many college level courses (AP, DC, IB, etc) and i honestly wouldn't attend any other high school.
4.0 Sophomore
10/15/2024
My overall experience at Pike high school can be described as interesting because there's a good environment and a lot of good teachers.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 18 Reviews
1.0 student
11/16/2024
Honestly, The school does the most. They suspend kids for arguing. I know someone who get suspended for a week just because of arguing. They neglect the teens mental health. They do nothing about kids being bullied. The officers who control traffic does not do anything. It is sad. Honestly. The only...
4.0 parent
6/28/2024
My son graduated from Pike after starting out at a private Christian high school. He excelled there and enjoyed taking Latin and being part of the drama department. He also enjoyed the orchestra.
5.0 other
1/27/2022
A predominately black school with kids with some sense… a lot of kids have the means here they just play too much because they have spoiled parents. A realistic view of the world coming from a person that had private school roots.
4.0 other
11/9/2017
The education that Pike provided me prepared me for all facets of life. I given the opportunity to learn from excellent teachers and along side a diverse student population. Most of my peers in college did not have that experience and were much worse off. The diversity that Pike High School embraces...

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Pike High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Indianapolis, IN and is served by the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township in Indiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,188 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Pike High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.17, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $260,346. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lincoln Middle School, New Augusta North Public Academy, Central Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Indianapolis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pike High School.

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