Serving 717 students in grades 9-12, Charlestown Senior 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charlestown Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Charlestown Senior High School's student population of 717 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
717 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charlestown Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charlestown Senior High School is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#928 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
3%
13%
White
81%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlestown Senior High School's ranking?
Charlestown Senior High School is ranked #928 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Charlestown Senior High School often compared to?
Charlestown Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Creek 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 36% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charlestown Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Charlestown Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Charlestown Senior High School?
717 students attend Charlestown Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Charlestown Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlestown Senior High School?
Charlestown Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charlestown Senior High School offer ?
Charlestown Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Charlestown Senior High School part of?
Charlestown Senior High School is part of Greater Clark County Schools School District.
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