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#235 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 13% in state

Triton Central High School

High School · Northwestern Con School Corp · Fairland, IN

A Northwestern Con School Corp high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4774 W 600 N, Fairland, IN 46126

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$10,408
Chronic Absenteeism20%

Students at Triton Central High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

38.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Triton Central 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. Open the Indianapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average388/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$73,730

Median home value

$232,900

Median rent

$908/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

84.7%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Northwestern Con School Corp

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$10,408NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Triton Central High School is listed in Northwestern Con School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Triton Central High School

Triton Central High School is a public high school in Fairland, IN, part of Northwestern Con School Corp, serving approximately 469 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #235 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Triton Central High School

What grades does Triton Central High School serve?

Triton Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Triton Central High School?

Triton Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Triton Central High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Triton Central High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Triton Central High School rank in IN?

Triton Central High School ranks #235 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Triton Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Triton Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Triton Central High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Triton Central High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Triton Central High School a charter school?

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

Is Triton Central High School a Title I school?

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

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

38.4% of students at Triton 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
469
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 46126)
3,976
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
43.6
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 46126; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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