Fountain Central High School is a public high school in Veedersburg, Indiana, United States.
Serving 532 students in grades 6-12, 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 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fountain Central High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Veedersburg, IN, covering approximately 208.4 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive to the school of 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fountain Central High School's student population of 532 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Motto
Knowledge is Power
School Rankings
Fountain Central 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 Fountain Central High School is 0.22, 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
#962 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
88%
62%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Mustangs
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 #962 out of 1,743 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 80-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Fountain Central High School?
532 students attend Fountain Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Fountain Central High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fountain Central High School?
Fountain Central High School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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