Excellent
#266 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 15% in state
North Posey High School
High School · Msd North Posey Co Schools · Poseyville, IN
A Msd North Posey Co Schools high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
5900 High School Rd, Poseyville, IN 47633
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Posey High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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
31.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Posey 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average314/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,136
Median home value
$135,700
Median rent
$720/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
88.2%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47633; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Msd North Posey Co Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,244NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Posey High School is listed in MSD North Posey Co Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Posey High School
North Posey High School is a public high school in Poseyville, IN, part of Msd North Posey Co Schools, serving approximately 442 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #266 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Posey High School
What grades does North Posey High School serve?
North Posey High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend North Posey High School?
North Posey High School has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Posey High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Posey High School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Posey High School rank in IN?
North Posey High School ranks #266 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is North Posey High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Posey High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 North Posey High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Posey High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is North Posey High School a charter school?
No, North Posey High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Posey High School a Title I school?
No, North Posey High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Posey High School?
31.2% of students at North Posey 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
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Posey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (812) 673-4242
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 47633)
- 2,402
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 47633; 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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