Beech Grove Sr High School

914 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Beech Grove Senior High School, located in Beech Grove, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Beech Grove City Schools district. As a community-focused school, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education. The school is known for its strong sense of community pride and tradition, heavily centered around its mascot, the Hornet, which plays a significant role in the school's identity and extracurricular culture.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Beech Grove Senior High emphasizes the development of well-rounded students through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school strives to maintain a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal growth. By fostering close ties with the surrounding Beech Grove community, the high school remains a central hub for student life and local engagement within the greater Indianapolis area.

914

Total Students

53.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beech Grove Sr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	558
Hispanic	135
Black	140
Asian	7
Two or More	74

White
558 (61.1%)
Black
140 (15.3%)
Hispanic
135 (14.8%)
Two or More
74 (8.1%)
Asian
7 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Beech Grove City Schools
Phone:	(317)786-1447
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	914
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 249

Grade 10 248

Grade 11 205

Grade 12 212