Decatur Central High School
Decatur Central High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | M S D Decatur Township
Decatur Central High School is located in Indianapolis, IN and is one of 2 high schools in Metropolitan School District Decatur Township. It is a public school that serves 1794 students in grades 9-12.
Decatur Central High School did not make AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Indiana in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Decatur Central High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Decatur Central High School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Indiana average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Decatur Central High School's students and teachers. more
Decatur Central High School did not make AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Indiana in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Decatur Central High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Decatur Central High School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Indiana average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Decatur Central High School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
5251 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5288
High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur Discovery Academy 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Sanders School 3.5 miles | n/a | |
| Ben Davis University High School 4.3 miles |  |
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| Crosspointe Christian Academy 5.7 miles | n/a | |
| Plainfield High School 6.1 miles |  |
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Decatur Central High School
Bullying is running wild in this school, the kids are crule it is not a good evironment for anyone who has anything wrong with them, or have any reason to be bullyed, it will be taken to extremes. on the bus, to class, during class.
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Donna Dow: Although I only have my high school to compare DCHS with, I expect more from a school. The teachers seem to me, more concerned about 'completing' the lesson, rather than 'teaching' the lesson. My daughter is in her senior year. She has not passed the ISTEP math portion. Yet they have advanced her each semester/year to the next math class in line. This is only one of the issues I have with the high school. I remember when I was in school, the feeling I had being in school was one of "all for one and one for all'. We had school spirit. With the small learning communities, I think DCHS has lost that.
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Kathleen Doxsie: This is a wonderful school, I wish I could get a job here :)
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I love our school. I've been attending decatur township schools all my life. Sure, there are some downfalls to DCHS, but overall, it's very well structured. I will admit, it hasn't been pleasant being in several schools that have either just been rebuilt or are still in construction (Stephen Decatur was being redone when I was there, DILC just got finished, and now the highschool is still in construction). Besides that, the learning enviroment isn't so bad besides the occassional fights, but all schools have them. One thing I do not like is having police officers everywhere in here and I don't like all the differing hallway rules depending on which SLC you are on.
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Linda Williams: There is not enough emphisis or help for special needs
children. I have a grandaughter in high school who is mildy
mentally challenged and I do not feel the teachers are giving
her enough help and that due to this she will never be able
to get a diploma. I also blame this on the "no child left behind".
She is going into her sophamore year and has yet to pass an
ISTEP.
children. I have a grandaughter in high school who is mildy
mentally challenged and I do not feel the teachers are giving
her enough help and that due to this she will never be able
to get a diploma. I also blame this on the "no child left behind".
She is going into her sophamore year and has yet to pass an
ISTEP.
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on Jun 1, 2009
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1794
51%
49%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Decatur Central High School had 53% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Indiana had 46% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
82%
Black
10%
Hispanic
6%
Two or More Races
2%
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M S D Decatur Township District Spending
$9,333Per Pupil
The M S D Decatur Township spends $9,333 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 56% on instruction, 39% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about M S D Decatur Township District
21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Decatur Central High School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Indiana average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the ECA
What is it?
The ISTEP+ End-of-Course Assessments (ECAs) are criterion-referenced assessments used to measure a student's mastery of the state's academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10 at the end of each course.
How is it Scored?
The End-of-Course Assessments are scored as did not pass or pass and the state's goal is for all students to pass the test.
About the ISTEP
What is it?
The The Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 10 are assessed in English/language arts and math and in grades 5 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels:"did not pass", "pass", or "pass+". The goal is for all students to score at or above the "pass" level. Students must pass the grade 10 ISTEP+ in order to graduate from high school.
About the SAT
What is it?
The SAT Reasoning Test is a voluntary college admissions test used to assess critical thinking skills and student ability to analyze and solve problems.
Which Grades and Subjects?
The SAT Reasoning Test assesses high school students in three sections: math, critical reading, and writing. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 11 or 12.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score from 600 to 2400 by combining the test results from the three 800-point sections.
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Average Math Score
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482
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482
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493
Average Verbal Score
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464
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464
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482
Average Writing Score
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443
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443
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469
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Indiana, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2010 ISTEP Results and End-of-Course Assessments Results for all subjects tested.
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