Enrollment
860
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180394000663
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Charlestown · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charlestown Senior High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charlestown Senior High School
Charlestown Senior High School is a large high school in Charlestown, Indiana, enrolling 860 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 860 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 304 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #283, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Greater Clark County Schools also operates Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students) and River Valley Middle School (857 students) alongside Charlestown Senior 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 Charlestown Senior High School compares
Charlestown Senior 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,005
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Clark County Schools, which includes Charlestown Senior High School.
$11,005
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 60.3%
Federal 12.9%
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 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
- 2,202
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~860 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 30/100 (lower 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 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. See all public schools in Charlestown on the city page.
Is Charlestown Senior High School a good school?
Charlestown Senior High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. 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 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.
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