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School Comparison

Decatur Central High School
vs.
Ben Davis University High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Decatur Central High School
Ben Davis University High School
  • Decatur Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ben Davis University High School (1,160 vs. 60).
  • Decatur Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Ben Davis University High School (450 vs. 0).
  • Decatur Central High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Ben Davis University High School (422 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Decatur Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ben Davis University High School (1,160 vs. 60).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Decatur Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Ben Davis University High School (476 vs. 126).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Decatur Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Ben Davis University High School (450 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Decatur Central High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Ben Davis University High School (96 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Decatur Central High School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Ben Davis University High School (5 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

24 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Decatur Central High School

5 metrics were reported by Decatur Central High School. Comparable data for Ben Davis University High School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
89%
AP courses offered
14
AP enrollment
261
Gifted & talented
168
Students per counselor
365:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Decatur Central High School
$12,193.02
Ben Davis University High School
$13,514.67
Local revenue share
Decatur Central High School
30.1%
Ben Davis University High School
31.3%
State revenue share
Decatur Central High School
49%
Ben Davis University High School
49.8%
Federal revenue share
Decatur Central High School
20.9%
Ben Davis University High School
18.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Decatur Central High School
36%
Ben Davis University High School
28.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Marion County
$63,450
Marion County
$63,450
Poverty rate
Marion County
15.1%
Marion County
15.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Marion County
34.1%
Marion County
34.1%
Unemployment rate
Marion County
4.2%
Marion County
4.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.