For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 blue ribbon public high schools serving 28,455 students in Indiana.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Indiana are Signature School Inc, Carmel High School and Zionsville Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Indiana blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Avon High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Indiana (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Signature School Inc
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
610 Main St
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Carmel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 E Main St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Grades: 9-12
| 5,192 students
Rank: #33.
Zionsville Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 Mulberry St
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-3355
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-3355
Grades: 9-12
| 2,255 students
Rank: #44.
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1105 N Grant St
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0400
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,112 students
Rank: #55.
Hamilton Southeastern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12499 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4190
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4190
Grades: 9-12
| 3,450 students
Rank: #66.
Morgan Township Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
299 S Sr 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Grades: 6-12
| 435 students
Rank: #77.
Homestead High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4310 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2202
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2202
Grades: 9-12
| 2,470 students
Rank: #88.
Speedway Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5357 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-7238
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-7238
Grades: 9-12
| 565 students
Rank: #99.
Avon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7575 E Cr 150 S
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5000
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,348 students
Rank: #1010.
Leo Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14600 Amstutz Rd
Leo, IN 46765
(260) 446-0180
Leo, IN 46765
(260) 446-0180
Grades: 7-12
| 1,368 students
Rank: #1111.
Cascade Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6565 S Cr 200 W
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9315
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9315
Grades: 9-12
| 513 students
Rank: #1212.
New Palestine High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4485 S Victory Dr
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4417
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4417
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #1313.
Herron High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Grades: 9-12
| 995 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Northwestern Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3431 N 400 W
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2332
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2332
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Yorktown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 S Tiger Dr
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-2550
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 793 students
Rank: #1616.
South Adams High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Parkway St
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3131
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3131
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Rank: #1717.
Lawrenceburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Blvd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7219
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7219
Grades: 9-12
| 740 students
Rank: #1818.
Lawrence Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7300 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-7400
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,317 students
Rank: #1919.
Charles A Tindley Accelerated School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3960 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Grades: 7-12
| 391 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Indiana?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Indiana include Signature School Inc, Carmel High School and Zionsville Community High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Indiana?
19 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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