Tipton High School is a public high school located in Tipton, Indiana.
Serving 437 students in grades 9-12, Tipton High School ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 12% 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: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tipton High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Tipton, IN, covering approximately 151.2 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tipton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tipton High School's student population of 437 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1898
School Rankings
Tipton 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 Tipton High School is 0.22, 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
#576 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
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 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
White
88%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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)19%
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
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Blue Devil
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tipton High School's ranking?
Tipton High School is ranked #576 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Tipton High School often compared to?
Tipton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tri Central Middle-high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tipton High School?
The graduation rate of Tipton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Tipton High School?
437 students attend Tipton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Tipton High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Tipton High School?
Tipton High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tipton High School offer ?
Tipton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tipton High School part of?
Tipton High School is part of Tipton Community School Corp School District.
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