Enrollment
748
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Corydon, IN
Corydon Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Corydon Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181036002282
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corydon Central High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Corydon · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Corydon Central High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corydon Central High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Corydon, IN.
School address
District: South Harrison Com Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181036002282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Corydon Central High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Corydon Central High School
Corydon Central High School is a large high school in Corydon, Indiana, enrolling 748 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Indiana schools and 21% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 748 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 409 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #393, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
South Harrison Com Schools also operates Corydon Elementary School (644 students) and Corydon Intermediate School (487 students) alongside Corydon Central 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 Corydon Central High School compares
Corydon Central 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 19% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Indiana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$12,426
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 86.5%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Corydon Central High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Harrison Com Schools, which includes Corydon Central High School.
$12,426
Per student
+3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 59.6%
Federal 13.1%
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 Corydon Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corydon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corydon Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corydon Central Jr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Central Jr & Sr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corydon Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~748 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Corydon Central High School
How many students attend Corydon Central High School?
Corydon Central High School has 748 students enrolled. It is a high school in Corydon, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corydon Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Corydon Central High School is 19.2:1, which is 21% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corydon Central High School?
40.3% of students at Corydon Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corydon Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Corydon Central High School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Corydon, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corydon Central High School?
Corydon Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Corydon Central High School rank among public schools in Corydon?
By Resource Investment Index, Corydon Central High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Corydon, 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 Corydon on the city page.
Is Corydon Central High School a good school?
Corydon Central High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 South Harrison Com Schools?
Besides Corydon Central High School, South Harrison Com Schools also operates Corydon Elementary School (644 students), Corydon Intermediate School (487 students), and Corydon Central Jr High School (358 students). See the South Harrison Com Schools district page for the complete list.
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