- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brownsburg, IN
Brownsburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Brownsburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180102000176
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownsburg High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Brownsburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brownsburg High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownsburg High School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Brownsburg, IN.
School address
District: Brownsburg Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180102000176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+141 students YoY
Brownsburg High School held near 3,318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+141 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 166.8 → 167.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+141 students YoY 180102000176 · Brownsburg, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
3,355 enr · 20.2:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Brownsburg West Middle School (1,291 students)
Brownsburg High School held near 3,318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+141 headcount). Teacher FTE added 166.8 → 167.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Brownsburg High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brownsburg High School
3,355 students
- Brownsburg Wes 1,291
Brownsburg West Middle School
1,291 students
- Brownsburg Eas 1,198
Brownsburg East Middle School
1,198 students
- Cardinal Eleme 650
Cardinal Elementary School
650 students
- Brown Elementa 555
Brown Elementary School
555 students
- Reagan Element 554
Reagan Elementary School
554 students
What this shows Brownsburg High School reports 3,355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownsburg High School compares
Brownsburg 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 44% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,355 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,355
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in Indiana - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,426
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 53 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
African American 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Brownsburg High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownsburg Community School Corp reports $12,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brownsburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsburg West Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brownsburg East Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownsburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~3,355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brownsburg High School
How many students attend Brownsburg High School?
Brownsburg High School has 3,355 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brownsburg, IN. CCD year-over-year: 3,177 (2022-23) → 3,318 (2023-24), nearly flat (+141).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownsburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownsburg High School is 20.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brownsburg High School?
27.9% of students at Brownsburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownsburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Brownsburg High School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Brownsburg, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownsburg High School?
Brownsburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Brownsburg High School rank among public schools in Brownsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownsburg High School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Brownsburg, 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 Brownsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Brownsburg Community School Corp?
Besides Brownsburg High School, Brownsburg Community School Corp also operates Brownsburg West Middle School (1,291 students), Brownsburg East Middle School (1,198 students), and Cardinal Elementary School (650 students). See the Brownsburg Community School Corp district page for the complete list.