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#929 of 1,823 schools in IN
New Castle High School
High School · New Castle Community School Corp · New Castle, IN
A New Castle Community School Corp high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 Parkview Dr, New Castle, IN 47362
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Castle High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Castle 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated815/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Castle), 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
$56,564
Median home value
$131,800
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47362; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | Not available | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New Castle Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Castle High School is listed in New Castle Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Castle High School
New Castle High School is a public high school in New Castle, IN, part of New Castle Community School Corp, serving approximately 824 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #929 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Castle High School
What grades does New Castle High School serve?
New Castle High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Castle High School?
New Castle High School has an enrollment of approximately 824 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Castle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Castle High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Castle High School rank in IN?
New Castle High School ranks #929 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is New Castle High School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Castle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 New Castle High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Castle High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is New Castle High School a charter school?
No, New Castle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Castle High School a Title I school?
No, New Castle High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Castle High School?
44.9% of students at New Castle 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 824
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Henry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (765) 593-6670
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 47362)
- 29,442
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 · 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 47362; 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
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