New Castle High School vs. Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School
Should I attend New Castle High School or Blue River Valley Jr-sr 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
New Castle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 876 students in grades 8-12, New Castle 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 311 students in grades 7-12, Blue River Valley Jr-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 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
8-12
7-12
Total Students
876 students
311 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#853 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1344 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
95%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
65
Grade 8 Students
1
55
Grade 9 Students
223
54
Grade 10 Students
242
57
Grade 11 Students
204
44
Grade 12 Students
206
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
2%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
89%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
