Pike High School

Analysis
By: Brianna Tyler

General Information
Address: 5401 W 71st Indianapolis, IN 46268
On the West Side of Indianapolis

Phone: (317) 291-5250

Principal: Troy Inman
18:1 Student to teacher ratio, making this a very
large school. (Larger than the US average which is
15:1)

Mission Statement
The Metropolitan School District of Pike Township
desires to grow students who:
develop an intrinsic passion for learning in and beyond
school
take ownership and develop independence through
choice and participationin authentic learning
environments
challenge their intellectual curiosity using inquiry,
critical thinking, multipleperspectives and problem
solving
communicate their thoughts and ideas effectively
through shared dialogueand collaboration
develop global understanding and respect of various
cultures
reflect on their learning and see innovative possibilities

Core Beliefs
Students learn best when they are actively engaged ina
learning process thatuses a variety of instructional
approaches.
Student achievement and growth improves when relevant
learning goals are setand feedback is provided through
assessment.
The school community benefits from a safe and inviting
environment that fosters mutual respect for all differences
and values students' prior educational and cultural
backgrounds.
Students meet high expectations when provided
opportunities to develop socially, emotionally and
academically.
Students benefit when effective educators engage in
practices that are student centered and support ongoing
improvement of teaching and learning.
Students benefit when school, family, and caregivers are
active partners in education and have high expectations for

School Demographics
Enrollment: 3159 Students as of 2015
Race Breakdown

American Indian: 1
Asian: 69
Black: 1987
Hispanic: 563
Multiracial: 211
Hawaiian/Pacific islander: 1
White: 327

School Demographics
Continued
Lunch Breakdown
Paid Meals: 1194 students
Free/Reduced: 1965 students

English Language Learners (ELL) and Special

Needs
ELL: 8.9%
Special Needs: 13.6%

School Demographics
Continued
ACT Scores
Only 330 took the ACT in 2011, 37.76% of them
were students that graduated already.
Avg. Composite Score: 19.9

Graduation Rates: 93.9% overall

Asian: 100%
Black: 94%
Hispanic: 87.5%
White: 96.5%

Report Card Data

Overall Rating: B
Students performed below the state average and
goal in math
Students performed below the state average and
goal in english
Student improvement going up

Student improvement rating increasing in both

english and math

Community
Demographics
Median Household Income: $41K, a lower middle
class community
62.6% of the population are home owners
46.8% of the community population has their
bachelors degree.
Median Age: 34.8
A children/teen heavy community
Yet only 5.3% considered large family (6+ members)

Population:27,295
Population Density: 2010 people/square miles

Vice Statistic: 1.47 liquor stores, casinos, and

adult entertainment establishments per capita

School Funding
Recieves title 1 funding
Base Salary Range for teachers for the 2013 2014 school
year was from $37,778 - $77,793.
School Costs/Revenue

Revenue per Student: $12,150

Expenditure per Student: $11,524
Total Revenue: 135 Mil
Total Expenditures: 128 Mil
Total Operating Margin: Surplus of 6.94 Mil

Top5 Major sources of funding:

General Formula Assistance (State) 50.2%

Property Taxes (Local) 24.9%
Employee Benefits (State) 6.3%
Child Nutrition Act (Federal) 2.7%
Non Specified Federal Revenue (Federal) 2.1%

News
No board meeting yet this year, the first one is on 9/24/15
Eastbrook Elementary School, Fishback Creek Public
Academy, Guion Creek Elementary School, and Guion
Creek Middle School earned the EPAs ENERGY STAR
certification for 2015.
The new Pike Aquatic Center will open in October 2015 to
the community and students of Pike Township.
Beginning with the 2015-16 academic school year, The
Pike Career & STEM Center will be open at Pike High
School.
Culinary Arts, Cosmetology & Barbering, Criminal Justice,
Emergency Medical Services, and Health Sciences. Our
Culinary Arts Restaurant & Cosmetology & Barbering Salon
will be open to the public. Students will have the opportunity
to receive college dual credit.

Sources
http
://www.doe.in.gov/accountability/find-school-and-corporation-da
ta-reports
http
://compass.doe.in.gov/dashboard/overview.aspx?type=school
&id=5353
http
://compass.doe.in.gov/dashboard/reportcard.aspx?type=schoo
l&id=5353
http://www.esri.com/data/esri_data/ziptapestry
http
://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/indiana/distric
ts/m-s-d-pike-township/pike-high-school-7355/student-body
http
://www.pike.k12.in.us/departments/hr/Documents/MSD%20
of%20Pike%20Township%20CBA%20dated%20October%2010,%20
2013.
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