Warren Central High School

3,391 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Warren Central High School, located on the east side of Indianapolis, is the flagship high school of the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township. As one of the largest high schools in Indiana, it serves a diverse and expansive student body, offering a comprehensive academic environment that includes rigorous college preparatory courses, honors programs, and a wide array of career and technical education (CTE) opportunities. The school is known for its sprawling, modern campus and a strong commitment to preparing students for life after graduation through a variety of dual-credit and industry-certification pathways.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Warren Central maintains a prominent presence in Indiana’s extracurricular landscape, particularly through its highly competitive athletic programs and its nationally recognized performing arts departments. The "Warriors" are a staple of the Indianapolis community, fostering a culture of school spirit and civic engagement. With a focus on equity and student success, the school works to provide extensive support services, ensuring that its large and multifaceted student population has the resources needed to succeed in an increasingly globalized workforce.

3,391

Total Students

210.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Warren Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	443
Hispanic	825
Black	1,885
Asian	24
Two or More	207
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Black
1,885 (55.6%)
Hispanic
825 (24.3%)
White
443 (13.1%)
Two or More
207 (6.1%)
Asian
24 (0.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)

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:	MSD Warren Township
Phone:	(317)532-6200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	210.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,790
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	185

* 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 9 862

Grade 10 862

Grade 11 860

Grade 12 780

Ungraded 27