Charlestown High School is a public high school located in Charlestown, Indiana. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12 from Charlestown, Otisco and Marysville. The current principal is William Eihuesen.
Serving 860 students in grades 9-12, Charlestown Senior 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 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 860 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charlestown Senior High School serves the western portion of Charlestown, IN, covering an area of approximately 61.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with the farthest point being around 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charlestown Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Charlestown Senior High School's student population of 860 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
860 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charlestown Senior 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 Charlestown Senior High School is 0.42, 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
#1005 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
75%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Pirate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlestown Senior High School's ranking?
Charlestown Senior High School is ranked #1005 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Charlestown Senior High School often compared to?
Charlestown Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charlestown Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Charlestown Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Charlestown Senior High School?
860 students attend Charlestown Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Charlestown Senior High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charlestown Senior High School?
Charlestown Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charlestown Senior High School offer ?
Charlestown Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charlestown Senior High School part of?
Charlestown Senior High School is part of Greater Clark County Schools.
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