Very Good
#370 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 20% in state
Rensselaer Central High School
High School · Rensselaer Central School Corp · Rensselaer, IN
A Rensselaer Central School Corp high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1106 E Grace St, Rensselaer, IN 47978
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rensselaer Central High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 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 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
36%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rensselaer Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,359
Median home value
$180,900
Median rent
$867/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47978; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Rensselaer Central School Corp
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rensselaer Central High School is listed in Rensselaer Central School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rensselaer Central High School
Rensselaer Central High School is a public high school in Rensselaer, IN, part of Rensselaer Central School Corp, serving approximately 453 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #370 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
What's said publicly about Rensselaer Central High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rensselaer Central High School
What grades does Rensselaer Central High School serve?
Rensselaer Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rensselaer Central High School?
Rensselaer Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rensselaer Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rensselaer Central High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rensselaer Central High School rank in IN?
Rensselaer Central High School ranks #370 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Rensselaer Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rensselaer Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Rensselaer Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rensselaer Central High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Rensselaer Central High School a charter school?
No, Rensselaer Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rensselaer Central High School a Title I school?
No, Rensselaer Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rensselaer Central High School?
36.0% of students at Rensselaer Central 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
- 453
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (219) 866-5175
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 47978)
- 10,097
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 · 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 47978; 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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