Southport High School

Southport High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
971 E Banta Rd,  Indianapolis, IN
Perry Township Schools
3.9
2.9
2,376 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brian Knight
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
135
Full Time Teachers
135
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
540
Verbal
540
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
48.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
274:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
39.5%
Hispanic
24.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.7%
Black
12.4%
Two or more races
5.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Most Diverse Public HS in Indiana
Source: Niche

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 Indianapolis 662 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington 646 Students
University of Indianapolis 593 Students
Ball State University 469 Students
Purdue University 400 Students
Indiana State University 330 Students
Butler University 265 Students
Marian University Indianapolis 220 Students
Franklin College 202 Students
Ivy Tech Community College - Downtown Indianapolis 141 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 172 Students
Business 152 Students
Psychology 113 Students
Biology 93 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 67 Students
Elementary Education 65 Students
Accounting 52 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 51 Students
Marketing 50 Students
Education 49 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 317 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
5/28/2025
Southport highschools is a good school when it comes to getting an education and as long as you are focused and ask for help when needed, the teachers are good at helping when asked but they could be more engaged in the students who don't try as much and also do better with helping the students that need it.
5.0 Senior
1/30/2025
My experience has been amazing. I've met wonderful people. The teachers are nice and helpful. They are willing to go above and beyond to see you successful. The food they serve is perfect. The worst part is probably issues with students, arguments/ fights.
5.0 Senior
6/21/2024
southport high school was one of the best schools I ever went into. The teachers are very helpful, nice and easy going the students there are perfect to make friends with. Classes are not hard unless you make them seem hard, it was a 10/10 experience going to southport high school I was helped till graduation day. Soon I will be in college which I am excited for and applying for scholarships to help me with the tuition.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 17 Reviews
4.0 other
11/28/2023
I went to Southport High from 2019-2023. At some point they introduced a policy which provides a 50% grade for assignments which are not turned in/missing. In my opinion they did it in order to make themselves look better statistically instead of for the benefit of students. The 50% policy is very d...
1.0 other
6/24/2023
This school DO NOT SEND YOU CHILDREN TO!!! It is horrible the teachers are disrespectful and childish. A majority of this schools students discriminate against other races and sexuality’s all the time and the teachers do nothing. They are more worried if little Jacob is skipping class then if people...
5.0 parent
1/14/2022
Their teachers are very fantastic, smart, kind, helpful, and understanding.
5.0 student
2/12/2021
Very good school! And I really recommend it :)

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Southport High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Indianapolis, IN, in the Homecroft neighborhood, and is served by the Perry Township Schools in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 2,376 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Southport 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 3.29, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $268,816. Discover additional schools in the area, like Perry Meridian High School, Roncalli High School, Suburban Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Indianapolis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southport High School.

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