Serving 453 students in grades 7-12, North Posey 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Posey Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Poseyville, IN, covering approximately 178.6 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Posey High School's student population of 453 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Posey 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 North Posey High School is 0.12, 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
#681 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 North Posey High School's ranking?
North Posey High School is ranked #681 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are North Posey High School often compared to?
North Posey High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Posey High School?
The graduation rate of North Posey High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend North Posey High School?
453 students attend North Posey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of North Posey High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Posey High School?
North Posey High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Posey High School offer ?
North Posey High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Posey High School part of?
North Posey High School is part of MSD North Posey Co Schools.
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