Rensselaer Central High School is a high school located in Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana. The school is administered by the Rensselaer Central Schools Corporation.
Serving 432 students in grades 9-12, Rensselaer 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 30-34% (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 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: RENSSELAER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Rensselaer, IN, covering approximately 266.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being about 9.3 miles and the furthest edge located 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rensselaer Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rensselaer Central High School's student population of 432 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rensselaer Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rensselaer Central High School is 0.35, 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
#796 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
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)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
White
79%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
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
≥95%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rensselaer Central High School's ranking?
Rensselaer Central High School is ranked #796 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Rensselaer Central High School often compared to?
Rensselaer Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kankakee Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Rensselaer Central High School?
The graduation rate of Rensselaer Central High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Rensselaer Central High School?
432 students attend Rensselaer Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Rensselaer Central High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rensselaer Central High School?
Rensselaer Central High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rensselaer Central High School offer ?
Rensselaer Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rensselaer Central High School part of?
Rensselaer Central High School is part of Rensselaer Central School Corp School District.
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