- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Attica, IN
Attica High School
Federal NCES profile for Attica High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180021000050
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Attica High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 290
- students enrolled
Attica High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Attica Consolidated School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180021000050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Attica High School shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 180021000050 · Attica, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 10:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Attica Elementary School (247 students)
Attica High School shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Attica High School compares
Attica High School is a shrinking 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 37% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 9% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 5% in Indiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,493
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Attica High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Attica Consolidated School Corp reports $12,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Attica High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attica Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Attica High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Attica
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Attica High School
How many students attend Attica High School?
Attica High School has 290 students enrolled. It is a public school in Attica, IN. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Attica High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Attica High School is 10:1, which is 37% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 36% 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 Attica High School?
44.8% of students at Attica High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Attica High School?
The largest demographic group at Attica High School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Attica, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Attica High School?
Attica High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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).
What other schools are in Attica Consolidated School Corp?
Besides Attica High School, Attica Consolidated School Corp also operates Attica Elementary School (247 students). See the Attica Consolidated School Corp district page for the complete list.