- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Garrett, IN
Garrett High School
Federal NCES profile for Garrett High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180384000605
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garrett High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Garrett · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Garrett High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garrett High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Garrett, IN.
School address
District: Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180384000605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Garrett High School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 180384000605 · Garrett, IN High · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 12.3:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: J E Ober Elementary School (704 students)
Garrett High School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Garrett High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J E Ober Eleme
J E Ober Elementary School
704 students
- This school
Garrett High School
553 students
- Garrett Middle
Garrett Middle School
387 students
What this shows Garrett High School reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garrett High School compares
Garrett 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 25% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in Indiana - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,053
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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Garrett High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp reports $12,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garrett High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J E Ober Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garrett Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garrett High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garrett High School
How many students attend Garrett High School?
Garrett High School has 553 students enrolled. It is a high school in Garrett, IN. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrett High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garrett High School is 12.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% 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 Garrett High School?
37.1% of students at Garrett High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garrett High School?
The largest demographic group at Garrett High School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Garrett, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garrett High School?
Garrett High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Garrett High School rank among public schools in Garrett?
By Resource Investment Index, Garrett High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Garrett, 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 Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp?
Besides Garrett High School, Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp also operates J E Ober Elementary School (704 students) and Garrett Middle School (387 students). See the Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.