Serving 426 students in grades 9-12, Northeastern 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 8% 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: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northeastern High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Fountain City, IN, covering approximately 95.4 square miles, with typical drive times of 10-15 minutes and an average distance of 5.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 8.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northeastern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Northeastern High School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
Northeastern 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 Northeastern High School is 0.15, 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
#1194 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
92%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northeastern High School's ranking?
Northeastern High School is ranked #1194 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Northeastern High School often compared to?
Northeastern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond High School, Centerville Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northeastern High School?
The graduation rate of Northeastern High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Northeastern High School?
426 students attend Northeastern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Northeastern High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northeastern High School?
Northeastern High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northeastern High School offer ?
Northeastern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northeastern High School part of?
Northeastern High School is part of Northeastern Wayne Schools.
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