Knightstown High School

8149 W Us Hwy 40
Knightstown, IN 46148
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 328 students in grades 9-12, Knightstown High School ranks in the top 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Knightstown High School's student population of 328 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
328 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Knightstown High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knightstown High School is 0.10, 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
This School
State Level (IN)
#693 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Knightstown 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 2020-21 school year data.
70-74%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Knightstown 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
n/a
13%
White
95%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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85-89%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Knightstown High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
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 Knightstown 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 Knightstown High School's ranking?
Knightstown High School is ranked #693 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Knightstown High School often compared to?
Knightstown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School, New Castle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Knightstown High School?
The graduation rate of Knightstown High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Knightstown High School?
328 students attend Knightstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Knightstown High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knightstown High School?
Knightstown High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knightstown High School offer ?
Knightstown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Knightstown High School part of?
Knightstown High School is part of C A Beard Memorial School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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