- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Monroe, IN
Adams Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Adams Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180006000007
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams Central High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams Central High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Monroe, IN.
School address
District: Adams Central Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180006000007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Adams Central High School grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 180006000007 · Monroe, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 14.2:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams Central Elementary School (621 students)
Adams Central High School grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Adams Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adams Central
Adams Central Elementary School
621 students
- This school
Adams Central High School
412 students
- Adams Central
Adams Central Middle School
324 students
What this shows Adams Central High School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adams Central High School compares
Adams Central High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 53% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Indiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,707
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Adams Central High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams Central Community Schools reports $11,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adams Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adams Central High School
How many students attend Adams Central High School?
Adams Central High School has 412 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monroe, IN. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Central High School is 14.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adams Central High School?
23.5% of students at Adams Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Adams Central High School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Monroe, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Central High School?
Adams Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adams Central High School rank among public schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Monroe, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Adams Central Community Schools?
Besides Adams Central High School, Adams Central Community Schools also operates Adams Central Elementary School (621 students) and Adams Central Middle School (324 students). See the Adams Central Community Schools district page for the complete list.