Muncie Central High School

801 N Walnut St
Muncie, IN 47305
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,437 students in grades 9-12, 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 20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Muncie Central High School's student population of 1,437 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,437 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
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School Rankings

Muncie Central 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 Muncie Central High School is 0.61, which is more 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)
#1262 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
36%
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39%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
24%
13%
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White
56%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Muncie Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1262 out of 1,755 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, Wapahani High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Muncie Central High School?
The graduation rate of Muncie Central High School is 87%, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Muncie Central High School?
1,437 students attend Muncie Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Muncie Central High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muncie Central High School?
Muncie Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Muncie Central High School offer ?
Muncie Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Muncie Central High School part of?
Muncie Central High School is part of Muncie Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 87% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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