Enrollment
1,953
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Newburgh, IN
Castle High School
Federal NCES profile for Castle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181239001977
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castle High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Newburgh · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Castle High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castle High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Newburgh, IN.
School address
District: Warrick County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181239001977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Castle High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Castle High School
Castle High School is a large high school in Newburgh, Indiana, enrolling 1,953 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 86% of Indiana schools and 18% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.6% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,953 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 40 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Warrick County School Corp also operates John H Castle Elementary School (965 students) and Boonville High School (892 students) alongside Castle 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 Castle High School compares
Castle 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 56% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,953 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,953
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,200
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 40 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 81.7%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 3.5%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Castle High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warrick County School Corp, which includes Castle High School.
$11,200
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 64.9%
Federal 11.0%
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 Castle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John H Castle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boonville High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castle North Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sharon Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boonville Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~1,953 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Castle High School
How many students attend Castle High School?
Castle High School has 1,953 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newburgh, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Castle High School is 18.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castle High School?
21.6% of students at Castle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castle High School?
The largest demographic group at Castle High School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Newburgh, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castle High School?
Castle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Castle High School rank among public schools in Newburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Castle High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Newburgh, 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 Newburgh on the city page.
Is Castle High School a good school?
Castle High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. 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 Warrick County School Corp?
Besides Castle High School, Warrick County School Corp also operates John H Castle Elementary School (965 students), Boonville High School (892 students), and Castle North Middle School (758 students). See the Warrick County School Corp district page for the complete list.
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