Serving 824 students in grades 9-12, New Castle 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 824 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
New Castle 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 New Castle High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Castle High School?
The graduation rate of New Castle High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend New Castle High School?
824 students attend New Castle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of New Castle High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Castle High School?
New Castle High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Castle High School offer ?
New Castle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Castle High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 824 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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