Shenandoah High School vs. New Castle High School
Should I attend Shenandoah High School or New Castle 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
Shenandoah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
New Castle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 421 students in grades 1-12, Shenandoah 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
1-12
8-12
Total Students
421 students
876 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#294 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#853 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
3
-
Grade 1 Students
1
-
Grade 5 Students
1
-
Grade 6 Students
1
-
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
106
223
Grade 10 Students
98
242
Grade 11 Students
108
204
Grade 12 Students
103
206
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
95%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
