Castle High School

3344 Hwy 261
Newburgh, IN 47630
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 1,944 students in grades 9-12, Castle High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,944 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 91% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Castle High School's student population of 1,944 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,944 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
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School Rankings

Castle High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castle High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#105 out of 1755 schools
(Top 10%)
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56%
36%
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80%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
85%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
This chart display the diversity score of Castle High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Castle High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Castle High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Castle High School's ranking?
Castle High School is ranked #105 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Castle High School often compared to?
Castle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boonville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Castle High School?
The graduation rate of Castle High School is 91%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Castle High School?
1,944 students attend Castle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Castle High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castle High School?
Castle High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Castle High School offer ?
Castle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Castle High School part of?
Castle High School is part of Warrick County School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,944 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 91% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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