Princeton Community High School is a four-year comprehensive secondary school in Princeton, Indiana, United States. The high school is a part of the North Gibson School Corporation. Until March 2016, the school operated a television station, W06BD, from studios at the high school.
Serving 580 students in grades 9-12, Princeton Community 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 20-24% (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 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Princeton Community High School encompasses the entire school district in Princeton, IN, covering approximately 154.7 square miles. Typically, families can expect a 15 to 20-minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 13.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Princeton Community High School's student population of 580 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
580 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire, Achieve, Succeed!
School Rankings
Princeton Community 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 Princeton Community High School is 0.34, 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
#977 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Tigers Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Princeton Community High School's ranking?
Princeton Community High School is ranked #977 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Princeton Community High School often compared to?
Princeton Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gibson Southern High School, Waldo J Wood Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 Princeton Community High School?
The graduation rate of Princeton Community High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Princeton Community High School?
580 students attend Princeton Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Princeton Community High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Princeton Community High School?
Princeton Community High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Princeton Community High School offer ?
Princeton Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Princeton Community High School part of?
Princeton Community High School is part of North Gibson School Corporation School District.
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