Serving 427 students in grades 7-12, Fountain 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fountain Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Fountain Central High School's student population of 427 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fountain Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fountain Central High School is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#965 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
89%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fountain Central High School's ranking?
Fountain Central High School is ranked #965 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Fountain Central High School often compared to?
Fountain Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Covington Community High School, Attica 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 38% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fountain Central High School?
The graduation rate of Fountain Central High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Fountain Central High School?
427 students attend Fountain Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Fountain Central High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fountain Central High School?
Fountain Central High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fountain Central High School offer ?
Fountain Central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Fountain Central High School part of?
Fountain Central High School is part of Southeast Fountain School Corp School District.
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