Muncie Central High School in Muncie, Indiana is a public high school. Opened in 1868, the school is today part of the Muncie Community Schools Corporation.
Serving 1,337 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Muncie 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 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Muncie Central High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Muncie, IN, encompassing approximately 34.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Muncie Central High School's student population of 1,337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,337 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1868
School Calendar
School Rankings
Muncie Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Muncie Central High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1443 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.4%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muncie Central High School's ranking?
Muncie Central High School is ranked #1443 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Muncie Central High School often compared to?
Muncie Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yorktown High School, Delta High School, Wapahani High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Muncie Central High School?
The graduation rate of Muncie Central High School is 83%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Muncie Central High School?
1,337 students attend Muncie Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Muncie Central High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Muncie Central High School?
Muncie Central High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Muncie Central High School offer ?
Muncie Central High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Muncie Central High School part of?
Muncie Central High School is part of Muncie Community Schools.
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