- Enrollment
- 2,202
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Charlestown, IN
Charlestown Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Charlestown Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180394000663
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlestown Senior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Charlestown · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlestown Senior High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlestown Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Charlestown, IN.
School address
District: Greater Clark County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180394000663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Charlestown Senior High School grew from 788 students in 2022-23 to 854 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 180394000663 · Charlestown, IN High · MID · TRAD
860 enr · 17.9:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students)
Charlestown Senior High School grew from 788 students in 2022-23 to 854 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Charlestown Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville High School
2,202 students
- This school 860
Charlestown Senior High School
860 students
- River Valley M 857
River Valley Middle School
857 students
- Parkview Middl 656
Parkview Middle School
656 students
- Charlestown Mi 647
Charlestown Middle School
647 students
- Utica Elementa 608
Utica Elementary School
608 students
What this shows Charlestown Senior High School reports 860 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charlestown Senior High School compares
Charlestown Senior High School is a growing 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 860 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
860
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Indiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$11,695
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Charlestown Senior High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greater Clark County Schools reports $11,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charlestown Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Valley Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Utica Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlestown Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~860 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charlestown Senior High School
How many students attend Charlestown Senior High School?
Charlestown Senior High School has 860 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charlestown, IN. CCD year-over-year: 788 (2022-23) → 854 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlestown Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlestown Senior High School is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charlestown Senior High School?
35.9% of students at Charlestown Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlestown Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Charlestown Senior High School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Charlestown, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlestown Senior High School?
Charlestown Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Charlestown Senior High School rank among public schools in Charlestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlestown Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Charlestown, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Greater Clark County Schools?
Besides Charlestown Senior High School, Greater Clark County Schools also operates Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students), River Valley Middle School (857 students), and Parkview Middle School (656 students). See the Greater Clark County Schools district page for the complete list.