Serving 317 students in grades 9-12, Christel House Watanabe Manual 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School's student population of 317 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Christel House Watanabe Manual High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1445 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
55%
14%
Black
13%
13%
White
26%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christel House Watanabe Manual High School's ranking?
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School is ranked #1445 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Christel House Watanabe Manual High School?
The graduation rate of Christel House Watanabe Manual High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Christel House Watanabe Manual High School?
317 students attend Christel House Watanabe Manual High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Christel House Watanabe Manual High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Christel House Watanabe Manual High School?
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Christel House Watanabe Manual High School offer ?
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Christel House Watanabe Manual High School part of?
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School is part of Christel House Academy South School District.
In what neighborhood is Christel House Watanabe Manual High School located?
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Garfield Park.
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