Rushville Consolidated High School, also known as "RCHS", is a high school in Rushville, Indiana, United States.
Serving 619 students in grades 9-12, Rushville Consolidated 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 25-29% (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 9% 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: 619 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rushville Consolidated High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Rushville, IN, covering approximately 372.6 square miles. Families typically experience a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rushville Consolidated High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rushville Consolidated High School's student population of 619 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
619 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rushville Consolidated 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 Rushville Consolidated High School is 0.17, 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
#900 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
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)
25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)21.2%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Rushville Consolidated High School's ranking?
Rushville Consolidated High School is ranked #900 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Rushville Consolidated High School often compared to?
Rushville Consolidated High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Rush Middle School, Milroy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Rushville Consolidated High School?
The graduation rate of Rushville Consolidated High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Rushville Consolidated High School?
619 students attend Rushville Consolidated High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Rushville Consolidated High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rushville Consolidated High School?
Rushville Consolidated High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rushville Consolidated High School offer ?
Rushville Consolidated High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rushville Consolidated High School part of?
Rushville Consolidated High School is part of Rush County Schools.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
This school is awesome and very kind towards special Ed for helping them in many ways.
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