Elkhart 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 top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 23% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was equal to the Indiana state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
1,627 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
105 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)41%
12%
Black
(19-20)13%
13%
White
(19-20)39%
67%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
5%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)87%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
45%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
8%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elkhart Central High School?
The graduation rate of Elkhart Central High School is 87%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 90%.
How many students attend Elkhart Central High School?
1,627 students attend Elkhart Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Elkhart Central High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Elkhart Central High School offer ?
Elkhart Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elkhart Central High School part of?
Elkhart Central High School is part of Elkhart Community Schools School District.
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