Beech Grove High School is a public high school in Beech Grove, Indiana, United States.
Serving 892 students in grades 9-12, Beech Grove Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 892 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beech Grove Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Beech Grove Sr High School's student population of 892 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
892 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beech Grove Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beech Grove Sr High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1417 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
15%
13%
White
64%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beech Grove Sr High School's ranking?
Beech Grove Sr High School is ranked #1417 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Beech Grove Sr High School often compared to?
Beech Grove Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry Meridian High School, Greenwood Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beech Grove Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Beech Grove Sr High School is 87%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Beech Grove Sr High School?
892 students attend Beech Grove Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Beech Grove Sr High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beech Grove Sr High School?
Beech Grove Sr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beech Grove Sr High School offer ?
Beech Grove Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beech Grove Sr High School part of?
Beech Grove Sr High School is part of Beech Grove City Schools School District.
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