Greencastle High School is a public high school located in Greencastle, Indiana. It is a part of the Greencastle Community School Corporation. The school district, in which this is the sole comprehensive high school, includes Greencastle, Greencastle Township, and Madison Township.
Serving 497 students in grades 9-12, Greencastle High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Greencastle Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Greencastle, IN, encompassing approximately 69.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greencastle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Greencastle High School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Success in Every Endeavor
School Rankings
Greencastle High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greencastle High School is 0.21, 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
#592 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greencastle High School's ranking?
Greencastle High School is ranked #592 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Greencastle High School often compared to?
Greencastle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Putnam High School, North Putnam Sr High School, Cloverdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greencastle High School?
The graduation rate of Greencastle High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Greencastle High School?
497 students attend Greencastle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Greencastle High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greencastle High School?
Greencastle High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Greencastle High School offer ?
Greencastle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greencastle High School part of?
Greencastle High School is part of Greencastle Community School Corp School District.
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