East Central High School

1 Trojan Pl - Suite A
Brookville, IN 47012
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Top 30%
Serving 1,290 students in grades 9-12, East Central High School ranks in the top 30% 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 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in IN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

East Central High School's student population of 1,290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,290 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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School Rankings

East Central High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Central High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#485 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
White
94%
64%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East Central High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of East Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of East Central High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Central High School's ranking?
East Central High School is ranked #485 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are East Central High School often compared to?
East Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Central High School?
The graduation rate of East Central High School is 96%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend East Central High School?
1,290 students attend East Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of East Central High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Central High School?
East Central High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Central High School offer ?
East Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Central High School part of?
East Central High School is part of Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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