Pike High School vs. North Central High School
Should I attend Pike High School or North Central 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
Pike High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
North Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 3,387 students in grades 9-12, Pike 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 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 3,709 students in grades 9-12, North Central 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 34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,387 students
3,709 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
197 teachers
231 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#527 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
65%
Graduation Rate
87%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
862
914
Grade 10 Students
894
936
Grade 11 Students
849
937
Grade 12 Students
782
922
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
26%
20%
% Black
60%
38%
% White
7%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
