- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Evansville, IN
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
Federal NCES profile for Francis Joseph Reitz High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180345000466
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis Joseph Reitz High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Evansville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis Joseph Reitz High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Joseph Reitz High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Evansville, IN.
School address
District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180345000466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Francis Joseph Reitz High School held near 1,321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.2 → 77.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 180345000466 · Evansville, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,293 enr · 15.4:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,650 students)
Francis Joseph Reitz High School held near 1,321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.2 → 77.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Francis Joseph Reitz High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,650 students
- William Henry
William Henry Harrison High School
1,332 students
- This school
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
1,293 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,087 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High School
925 students
- Mccutchanville
Mccutchanville Elementary School
919 students
What this shows Francis Joseph Reitz High School reports 1,293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis Joseph Reitz High School compares
Francis Joseph Reitz High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,293 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,293
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$13,576
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Francis Joseph Reitz High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp reports $13,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Francis Joseph Reitz High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Henry Harrison High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccutchanville Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis Joseph Reitz High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Evansville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North High School
Standard public school
1,650 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
William Henry Harrison High School
Standard public school
1,332 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
1,087 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Signature School Inc
Standard public school
384 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
New Tech Institute
Standard public school
264 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Harwood Career Prep High School
Standard public school
192 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Francis Joseph Reitz High School
How many students attend Francis Joseph Reitz High School?
Francis Joseph Reitz High School has 1,293 students enrolled. It is a high school in Evansville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,280 (2022-23) → 1,321 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Joseph Reitz High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Joseph Reitz High School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis Joseph Reitz High School?
41.0% of students at Francis Joseph Reitz High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis Joseph Reitz High School?
The largest demographic group at Francis Joseph Reitz High School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Evansville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis Joseph Reitz High School?
Francis Joseph Reitz High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Francis Joseph Reitz High School rank among high schools in Evansville?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Joseph Reitz High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Evansville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Evansville on the city page.
What other schools are in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
Besides Francis Joseph Reitz High School, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp also operates North High School (1,650 students), William Henry Harrison High School (1,332 students), and Central High School (1,087 students). See the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp district page for the complete list.