Blue River Valley Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located northeast of New Castle, Indiana.
Serving 289 students in grades 7-12, Blue River Valley Jr-sr 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 15-19% (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 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue River Valley Jr-Sr HS's attendance zone covers the entire school district in New Castle, IN, encompassing approximately 62.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Providing meaningful opportunities to develop relationships and promote life-long learning.
School Rankings
Blue River Valley Jr-sr 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 Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School is 0.10, which is less 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
#1374 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
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)
20-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School is ranked #1374 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Castle High School, Knightstown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School?
289 students attend Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School?
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School offer ?
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School part of?
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School is part of Blue River Valley Schools.
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