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#1041 of 1,823 schools in IN
Cowan High School
High School · Cowan Community School Corp · Muncie, IN
A Cowan Community School Corp high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9401 S Nottingham, Muncie, IN 47302
- Math 28% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cowan High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 34% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cowan High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,863/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Muncie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,185
Median home value
$70,800
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
25.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 62 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cowan Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,494NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cowan High School is listed in Cowan Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cowan High School
Cowan High School is a public high school in Muncie, IN, part of Cowan Community School Corp, serving approximately 350 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,041 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cowan High School
What grades does Cowan High School serve?
Cowan High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Cowan High School?
Cowan High School has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cowan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cowan High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cowan High School rank in IN?
Cowan High School ranks #1,041 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Cowan High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cowan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cowan High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cowan High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cowan High School a charter school?
No, Cowan High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cowan High School a Title I school?
No, Cowan High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cowan High School?
49.7% of students at Cowan High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (765) 289-7128
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 47302)
- 25,365
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47302; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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