Enrollment
412
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180006000007
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adams Central High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adams Central High School
Adams Central High School is a mid-sized high school in Monroe, Indiana, enrolling 412 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.5% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Indiana average.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 273 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #127.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 24.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Adams Central Community Schools also operates Adams Central Elementary School (621 students) and Adams Central Middle School (324 students) alongside Adams Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Adams Central High School compares
Adams Central High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adams Central Community Schools, which includes Adams Central High School.
$11,041
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 50.4%
Federal 24.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Adams Central High School a good school?
Adams Central High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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