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Pike Central High School

1810 E Sr 56
Petersburg, IN 47567
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 475 students in grades 9-12, Pike 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Pike Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Pike Central High School's student population of 475 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
475 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Pike 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 Pike Central High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#889 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pike Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pike Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pike Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pike Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pike Central High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pike Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pike Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
94%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pike Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pike Central High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pike Central High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Pike Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Pike Central High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pike Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pike Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pike Central High School's ranking?
Pike Central High School is ranked #889 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Pike Central High School often compared to?
Pike Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pike Central Middle School, Winslow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pike Central High School?
The graduation rate of Pike Central High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pike Central High School?
475 students attend Pike Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pike Central High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pike Central High School?
Pike Central High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pike Central High School offer ?
Pike Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pike Central High School part of?
Pike Central High School is part of Pike County School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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