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Public high school · Greencastle Community School Corp · Greencastle, Indiana

Greencastle High School

Greencastle High School rates 5.6, right at the middle of Greencastle Community School Corp's high schools, whose rated median is 5.6.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.6this school

5.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Greencastle Community School Corp median is 5.6.

#1,282 of 1,828 schools in Indiana · Greencastle Community School Corp: 1 high schools rated, median 5.6

The brief

A Greencastle Community School Corp high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,282 of 1,828 schools in Indiana and 5 of 5 in Greencastle Community School Corp.

Greencastle High School is listed in Greencastle Community School Corp, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math32%92 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading67%110 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).2022 EdFacts; 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.1
25% of the rating
Academics
7.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 46135; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Greencastle High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$70,847
Median home value
$200,900
Median rent
$902/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
63.2%
Poverty rate
7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
52
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
66
Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
16.8% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
14 sports
7 boys' · 7 girls' · 14 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
42.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  2. Greencastle High Schoolthis school
    5.6
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Greencastle High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Greencastle High School serve?

Greencastle High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Greencastle High School?

Greencastle High School has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greencastle High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Greencastle High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greencastle High School rank in IN?

Greencastle High School ranks #1,282 of 1,828 schools in IN.

What is Greencastle High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Greencastle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Greencastle High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greencastle High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Greencastle High School a charter school?

No, Greencastle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Greencastle High School a Title I school?

No, Greencastle High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greencastle High School?

42.4% of students at Greencastle 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
495
Student-teacher ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Town
County
Putnam County
4-year graduation
85–89%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#5 of 5
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$12,284
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 46135)
19,639
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
36.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.