Pike Central High School is located in Petersburg, Indiana and is the only public high school in Pike County. It is a part of the Pike County School Corporation.
Serving 450 students in grades 9-12, Pike Central 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 15-19% (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 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pike Central High School's student population of 450 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pike Central 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 Pike Central High School is 0.10, 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
#1049 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Charger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pike Central High School's ranking?
Pike Central High School is ranked #1049 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Pike Central High School often compared to?
Pike Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pike Central Middle School, Winslow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Pike Central High School?
The graduation rate of Pike Central High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pike Central High School?
450 students attend Pike Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pike Central High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pike Central High School?
Pike Central High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pike Central High School offer ?
Pike Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pike Central High School part of?
Pike Central High School is part of Pike County School Corp School District.
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