- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Evansville, IN
Benjamin Bosse High School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Bosse High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180345000456
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Bosse High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 13
- schools in Evansville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Bosse High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Bosse High School ranks #3 of 13 schools in Evansville, IN.
School address
District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180345000456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Benjamin Bosse High School held near 826 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 61.1 → 61.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 180345000456 · Evansville, IN Other · MID · TRAD
868 enr · 14.2:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,650 students)
Benjamin Bosse High School held near 826 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 61.1 → 61.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Bosse High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,650 students
- William Henry
William Henry Harrison High School
1,332 students
- Francis Joseph
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
1,293 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,087 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High School
925 students
- This school
Benjamin Bosse High School
868 students
What this shows Benjamin Bosse High School reports 868 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Bosse High School compares
Benjamin Bosse High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 70.0% | ▲ 41% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 11% | - | - |
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.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
32.3%
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
$13,576
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 35.9%
White 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 13.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Benjamin Bosse High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp reports $13,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Bosse High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Joseph Reitz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Bosse High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Evansville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mccutchanville Elementary School
Standard public school
919 students 20:1 students per teacher
Hebron Elementary School
Standard public school
726 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Caze Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Cedar Hall Community School
Standard public school
496 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Scott Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Evans School
Standard public school
473 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~868 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Bosse High School
How many students attend Benjamin Bosse High School?
Benjamin Bosse High School has 868 students enrolled. It is a public school in Evansville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 833 (2022-23) → 826 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Bosse High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Bosse 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 Benjamin Bosse High School?
70.0% of students at Benjamin Bosse High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Bosse High School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Bosse High School is African American at 35.9% of enrollment, in Evansville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Bosse High School?
Benjamin Bosse High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Benjamin Bosse High School rank among schools in Evansville?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Bosse High School ranks #3 of 13 schools in Evansville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Evansville on the city page.
What other schools are in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
Besides Benjamin Bosse High School, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp also operates North High School (1,650 students), William Henry Harrison High School (1,332 students), and Francis Joseph Reitz High School (1,293 students). See the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp district page for the complete list.