Caston Junior-Senior High School is a middle school and high school located in Fulton, Indiana. It is part of Caston School Corp which also includes Caston Elementary School. The two share a single campus and main building.
Serving 435 students in grades 6-12, Caston 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 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Caston Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Rochester, IN, encompassing approximately 168 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.9 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 11.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caston Jr-sr High School's student population of 435 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Caston 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 Caston Jr-sr High School is 0.17, 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
#1372 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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
≥90%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Caston Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Caston Jr-sr High School is ranked #1372 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Caston Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Caston Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rochester Community High School, Tippecanoe Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Caston Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Caston Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Caston Jr-sr High School?
435 students attend Caston Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Caston Jr-sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caston Jr-sr High School?
Caston 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 Caston Jr-sr High School offer ?
Caston Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Caston Jr-sr High School part of?
Caston Jr-sr High School is part of Caston School Corporation School District.
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