New Albany High School is a public high school located in New Albany, Indiana, United States. Founded on October 3, 1853. New Albany High school is the oldest public high school in the state of Indiana. The school was closed from 1859 to 1864 to be made into a hospital for union soldiers during the American Civil War.
Serving 1,814 students in grades 9-12, New Albany 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 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,814 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Albany Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
New Albany Senior High School's student population of 1,814 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,814 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Year Founded
1853
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Albany 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 New Albany Senior High School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1086 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
17%
13%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Albany Senior High School's ranking?
New Albany Senior High School is ranked #1086 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are New Albany Senior High School often compared to?
New Albany Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Floyd Central 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 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Albany Senior High School?
The graduation rate of New Albany Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend New Albany Senior High School?
1,814 students attend New Albany Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of New Albany Senior High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Albany Senior High School?
New Albany Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Albany Senior High School offer ?
New Albany Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Albany Senior High School part of?
New Albany Senior High School is part of New Albany-Floyd Co Con School District.
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