Enrollment
412
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Clarksville, IN
Clarksville Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Clarksville 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 180192000249
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarksville Senior High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarksville 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, Clarksville Senior High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Clarksville, IN.
School address
District: Clarksville Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180192000249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarksville Senior High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarksville Senior High School
Clarksville Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Clarksville, Indiana, enrolling 412 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.8% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 538 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #488, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clarksville Community School Corp spends $6,204 per pupil, 49% below the Indiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 92 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 412 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Clarksville's high schools, it stands alongside Excel Center - Clarksville (329 students): Clarksville Senior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 21.9:1).
Clarksville Community School Corp also operates Indiana Gateway Digital Academy (5,318 students) and Clarksville Elementary School (649 students) alongside Clarksville 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 Clarksville Senior High School compares
Clarksville 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 | 48.8% | ▼ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 57% | - | - |
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.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
30.6%
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
$6,204
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 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 10.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Clarksville Senior High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarksville Community School Corp, which includes Clarksville Senior High School.
$6,204
Per student
-49%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-63%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 64.9%
Federal 7.5%
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 Clarksville Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Gateway Digital Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarksville Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,318
- Students per teacher
- 62.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Clarksville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Clarksville Senior High School
How many students attend Clarksville Senior High School?
Clarksville Senior High School has 412 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clarksville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarksville Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarksville 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 Clarksville Senior High School?
48.8% of students at Clarksville Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarksville Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Clarksville Senior High School is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Clarksville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarksville Senior High School?
Clarksville 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clarksville Senior High School rank among public schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarksville Senior High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Clarksville, 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 Clarksville on the city page.
Is Clarksville Senior High School a good school?
Clarksville Senior High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Clarksville Community School Corp?
Besides Clarksville Senior High School, Clarksville Community School Corp also operates Indiana Gateway Digital Academy (5,318 students), Clarksville Elementary School (649 students), and Clarksville Middle School (430 students). See the Clarksville Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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