Decatur Central High School

MSD Decatur Township

Indianapolis, Indiana

2,039 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(317)856-5288 School Website

2,039

Students

16.3:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,060

out of 1600

Average

Avg ACT Score

out of 36

Average

AP Courses

A-

courses offered

Good

AP Enrollment

14%

of students

Average

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

students per teacher

Average

Graduation Rate

91%

A+

Excellent

Reading Proficiency

34%

C+

Below Avg

Math Proficiency

Below Avg

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Decatur Central High School

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Decatur Central High School.

National Tests

August 7, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

August 11, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

August 14, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

+63 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

September 14, 2026 – November 13, 2026

ILEARN — Checkpoint One

Testing window

November 16, 2026 – February 5, 2027

ILEARN — Checkpoint Two

Testing window

November 30, 2026 – February 19, 2027

ILEARN — Biology ECA Fall/Winter

Testing window

January 11, 2027 – February 26, 2027

WIDA ACCESS

Testing window

February 8, 2027 – April 9, 2027

ILEARN — Checkpoint Three

Testing window

March 29, 2027 – May 7, 2027

I AM

Testing window

+2 more state assessments this school year

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After Decatur Central High

Where graduates go and what they study

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Popular Majors

Nursing

Psychology

Business

Biology

Pre-Medicine Studies

Computer Science

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

Engineering

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School Details

Address

5251 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221

Phone

(317)856-5288

Website

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District

MSD Decatur Township

Academic Calendar

2026-27

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