Ben Davis High School

1200 N Girls Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214

3,315 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Ben Davis High School, located on the west side of Indianapolis, is one of the largest and most prominent public high schools in Indiana. Operating as part of the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township, the school serves a large, diverse student population and is widely recognized for its extensive academic and extracurricular offerings. Beyond its traditional classroom setting, Ben Davis is unique for its "Giant" spirit and its comprehensive approach to student development, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit programs, and robust vocational training through its dedicated career center.

The campus is also well-regarded for its competitive athletic programs and deep-rooted traditions, which foster a strong sense of community pride among students, staff, and local residents. By balancing a wide range of rigorous academic pathways with numerous clubs, arts programs, and championship-level sports, Ben Davis High School functions as a central hub for the Wayne Township community, aiming to prepare its students for both collegiate success and the modern workforce.

3,315

Total Students

179.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ben Davis High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	606
Hispanic	1,225
Black	1,291
Asian	12
Two or More	178
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
1,291 (38.9%)
Hispanic
1,225 (37.0%)
White
606 (18.3%)
Two or More
178 (5.4%)
Asian
12 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.0%)

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 Wayne Township
Phone:	(317)988-7000
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	3,315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	179.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	186

* 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 1

Grade 10 1,154

Grade 11 1,120

Grade 12 1,040