Beech Grove Sr High School vs. New Palestine High School
Should I attend Beech Grove Sr High School or New Palestine High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Beech Grove Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
New Palestine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 967 students in grades 9-12, Beech Grove Sr 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower 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 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,167 students in grades 9-12, New Palestine High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher 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 35% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
967 students
1,167 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1111 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#311 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
76%
Graduation Rate
80%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
254
304
Grade 10 Students
258
290
Grade 11 Students
229
291
Grade 12 Students
226
277
Ungraded Students
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5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
13%
4%
% Black
15%
n/a
n/a
% White
62%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
