Greenfield-Central High School is a secondary school located in the city of Greenfield, Indiana. It is under the management of the Greenfield-Central Community School Corporation. It had 1,363 students in 2009–2010. The high school has television studio facilities and operates broadcast radio station WRGF.
Serving 1,413 students in grades 9-12, Greenfield-central 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 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Greenfield-Central High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Greenfield, IN, covering approximately 83.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points in the zone averages 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greenfield-central 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
Greenfield-central High School's student population of 1,413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,413 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning for All, All for Learning ~ Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
Greenfield-central 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 Greenfield-central High School is 0.24, 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
#609 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
White
87%
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
88%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Greenfield-central High School's ranking?
Greenfield-central High School is ranked #609 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Greenfield-central High School often compared to?
Greenfield-central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Vernon High School, New Palestine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greenfield-central High School?
The graduation rate of Greenfield-central High School is 88%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Greenfield-central High School?
1,413 students attend Greenfield-central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Greenfield-central High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greenfield-central High School?
Greenfield-central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Greenfield-central High School offer ?
Greenfield-central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenfield-central High School part of?
Greenfield-central High School is part of Greenfield-Central Com Schools.
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