New Palestine High School is a rural public high school located in New Palestine, Indiana, managed by the Community School Corporation of Southern Hancock County. As of the 2016–2017 school year it serves 1,137 students and employed 61 faculty members.
Serving 1,217 students in grades 9-12, New Palestine High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Palestine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
New Palestine High School's student population of 1,217 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1919
Colors
White, Crimson
School Rankings
New Palestine High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Palestine High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#440 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon50px
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Palestine High School's ranking?
New Palestine High School is ranked #440 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are New Palestine High School often compared to?
New Palestine High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenfield-central High School, Mt Vernon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Palestine High School?
The graduation rate of New Palestine High School is 96%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend New Palestine High School?
1,217 students attend New Palestine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of New Palestine High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Palestine High School?
New Palestine High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Palestine High School offer ?
New Palestine High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Palestine High School part of?
New Palestine High School is part of Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp School District.
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