New Castle High School is a public high school in New Castle, Indiana whose name is commonly abbreviated to NCHS. It is part of the New Castle Community School Corporation and has an enrollment of approximately 900 students. NCHS is the largest high school in Henry County.
Serving 824 students in grades 9-12, New Castle 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Castle High School's student population of 824 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
824 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1895
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
New Castle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Castle High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1213 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Castle High School's ranking?
New Castle High School is ranked #1213 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are New Castle High School often compared to?
New Castle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School, Shenandoah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Castle High School?
The graduation rate of New Castle High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend New Castle High School?
824 students attend New Castle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of New Castle High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Castle High School?
New Castle High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Castle High School offer ?
New Castle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Castle High School part of?
New Castle High School is part of New Castle Community School Corp School District.
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