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 453 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 38%). 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- 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%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Rensselaer Central High School's student population of 453 students has declined by 9% 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
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Rensselaer Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rensselaer Central High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#809 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rensselaer Central High School's ranking?
Rensselaer Central High School is ranked #809 out of 1,763 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 38% 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%.
How many students attend Rensselaer Central High School?
453 students attend Rensselaer Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Rensselaer Central High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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