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Welcome to Shortridge

Welcome to Shortridge High! Shortridge is a racially and culturally diverse community, and we are excited to have you as part of our community.

2020-2021 Demographics
Black46%
Hispanic30%
White17%
Two or More Races6%
Total Students1086

Your involvement strengthens our culture. Parents and families are encouraged to participate as partners in the education of their children and in the continuing development of the school. We support, respect, and desire such an active role for parents.

Join Us

As a community, we welcome your involvement in a number of different ways. Feel free to sit in on a class or join us for a special event; listed below are some suggestions.

  • Serve as a guest speaker
  • Be a guest lecturer for a class
  • Chaperone one of our school trips
  • Join us at one of our community service events
  • Participate in a school event
  • Be a member of our leadership team

Complete a volunteer form (en Espanol) to join us on campus

Title I

Title I was developed to enhance the educational environment across the United States; as part of this program, Shortridge High School receives federal funding to help support our academic programs. More information can be found here.

Safety

You have entrusted us with your child’s physical and educational safety. Education is freedom and mobility and access and leads to greater justice and security for all of us.

We take our responsibility seriously. All visitors must check-in at the main office (Door 13, Meridian Street). Please contact the main office at 317.226.2810 to discuss any concerns or ask any questions.