Zionsville Community High School

2,338 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Zionsville Community High School (ZCHS), located in Zionsville, Indiana, is widely recognized as one of the top-performing public secondary schools in the state. Serving a suburban community known for its high academic standards, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and diverse elective paths. The institution places a strong emphasis on preparing students for higher education, consistently achieving high graduation rates and notable performance on state and national standardized assessments.

Beyond its academic reputation, ZCHS is highly regarded for its comprehensive extracurricular programming. The school fosters a vibrant culture through its competitive athletic programs, award-winning performing arts departments, and a wide array of student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing a challenging educational environment with a focus on student well-being and community engagement, Zionsville Community High School maintains a reputation for excellence, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Indiana.

2,338

Total Students

123.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zionsville Community High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,835
Hispanic	130
Black	87
Asian	155
Two or More	131

White
1,835 (78.5%)
Asian
155 (6.6%)
Two or More
131 (5.6%)
Hispanic
130 (5.6%)
Black
87 (3.7%)

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:	Zionsville Community Schools
Phone:	(317)873-3355
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	123.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 9 573

Grade 10 598

Grade 11 576

Grade 12 582

Ungraded 9