Serving 1,348 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Muncie Central 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,348 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50% in IN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Muncie Central 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 Muncie Central High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Muncie Central High School is ranked #1381 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Muncie Central High School often compared to?
Muncie Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yorktown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Muncie Central High School?
The graduation rate of Muncie Central High School is 81%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Muncie Central High School?
1,348 students attend Muncie Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Muncie Central High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muncie Central High School?
Muncie Central High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Muncie Central High School offer ?
Muncie Central High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Muncie Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,348 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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