One of the oldest and largest schools in Indianapolis, Ben Davis High School was founded in 1892 and named after Vandalia Railroad executive Benjamin Davis, who helped establish a railway stop in the neighborhood in the late 19th century.
Today, Ben Davis High School enrolls about 3,000 students in the 10th through 12th grades.
Ben Davis High School is committed to exceptional scholastic standards and has been honored with a National Award for Excellence in Education by the United States Department of Education.
Unique academic programming at Ben Davis High School includes classes in engineering and technology, military science as part of the Ben Davis Marine Corps JROTC, the performing arts and world languages that include Spanish, French and German.
Students may apply many courses toward college credit, and Ben Davis' business department offers learning opportunities in business administration and information technology.
The school's purple Giants have won 29 Indiana High School Athletic Association state championships in football, cross country, basketball, swimming and track and field.
An outstanding school, Ben Davis High School educates today's scholars and tomorrow's leaders.
Ben Davis High School
Public High School
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Grade 10-12
1200 N Girls School Rd,
Indianapolis, IN
Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township
School Details
Head of School
Sandra Squire
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
78%
Niche Grade
C+
B+
B+
B+
B
A
A
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
184
Full Time Teachers
184
Teachers in First or Second Year
8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
32
AP Pass Rate
30.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
272:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Black
39.8%
Hispanic
33.2%
White
21.2%
Two or more races
5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#10
Best HS For Athletes in Indiana
#24
Most Diverse Public HS in Indiana
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Indiana University Indianapolis
1,058 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington
987 Students
Ball State University
779 Students
Purdue University
673 Students
University of Indianapolis
634 Students
Indiana State University
540 Students
Butler University
442 Students
Marian University Indianapolis
322 Students
Ivy Tech Community College - Downtown Indianapolis
191 Students
Purdue University Fort Wayne
147 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
276 Students
Business
227 Students
Psychology
206 Students
Biology
202 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
148 Students
Accounting
93 Students
Computer Science
86 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
69 Students
Small Business Management
58 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
57 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/12/2024
The best part about going to Ben Davis is having a community ready to help you .Diversity is a big thing so you will never feel left out or exempt . Teachers and administrators push us to our furthest limits to make sure that we are prepared for the real world , like having the area 31 center and having tons of classes that focus on a specific field that we want to thrive in.Our sports are welcoming and involve alot of discipline and make sure being a student always comes first.The downside about going to Ben Davis is amount of kids are there if you like a smaller school Ben Davis is NOT for you.
10/10/2024
I love how it's very diverse and there's always opportunities to meet new people since it's such a big school. I will say they could be a little better when it comes to discipline.
10/3/2024
My experience has been the best it could have for any high school student had fun with my teachers and like the way that they teach in a way it is easy for us to understand.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/26/2022
Great teachers. Nice campus. Tons of extra curricular activities. Marching band is incredible
7/12/2021
I graduated from BD. Very diverse school , as it is one of the largest in IN. Great athletic programs. From my experience, it has teachers that truly care about your education and a program that helps students to excel. Does also offer a career center on site as well.
11/5/2017
Our choice to enroll our kids at Ben Davis came after researching the AP/Honors courses available compared to other private high schools in the area. We knew the rich AP course offerings (20+ classes) coupled with the diverse student body were perfect for our family. And the decision has proven frui...
4/29/2014
Our school library is one of the best in the nation. We have resources that match the interest of all of our school community. Students can come and work on assignments, read a book or conduct research. This year our circulation increased by 2000 items. We have had many authors visits, and nine this...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Chapel Hill-Ben Davis
List Price Range
$149K - $371K
Homes For Sale
15
Average Home Value
$242,659
Median Lot Size
12,632 Sq Ft
% Renters
37%
Household Income
$77,381
% of College Grads
21%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,649 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
58.5%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$873 - $1,777 per month
- The Park at Greenhill
- 1-5 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 654+ Sq Ft
- 56 Port Ocall Dr
- Indianapolis, IN
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- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 504+ Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Ben Davis Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Miller Park
- Trails
- Playground
Krannert Park
- Basketball
- Fishing
- Trails
Thatcher Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Leonard Park
Chapel Hill Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
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