Enrollment
1,337
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muncie, IN
Muncie Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Muncie Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180732001242
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muncie Central High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #3 of 11
- schools in Muncie · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Muncie Central High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muncie Central High School ranks #3 of 11 schools in Muncie, IN.
School address
District: Muncie Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180732001242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muncie Central High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muncie Central High School
Muncie Central High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Muncie, Indiana, enrolling 1,337 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,337 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 63 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 34 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Muncie's public schools, it stands alongside Burris Laboratory School (676 students): Muncie Central High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 13.3:1).
Muncie Community Schools also operates Northside Middle School (630 students) and West View Elementary School (538 students) alongside Muncie 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 Muncie Central High School compares
Muncie 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 34% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,337 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,337
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Indiana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,524
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 34 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 53.0%
African American 22.1%
Two or More 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Muncie Central High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muncie Community Schools, which includes Muncie Central High School.
$12,524
Per student
+4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 55.6%
Federal 24.8%
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 Muncie Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Washington Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South View Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muncie Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Muncie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Burris Laboratory School
Standard public school
676 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
East Washington Academy
Standard public school
492 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
South View Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Grissom Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
North View Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~1,337 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Muncie Central High School
How many students attend Muncie Central High School?
Muncie Central High School has 1,337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muncie, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muncie Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Muncie Central High School is 15:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 Muncie Central High School?
66.4% of students at Muncie Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muncie Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Muncie Central High School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Muncie, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muncie Central High School?
Muncie Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Muncie Central High School rank among schools in Muncie?
By Resource Investment Index, Muncie Central High School ranks #3 of 11 schools in Muncie, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muncie on the city page.
Is Muncie Central High School a good school?
Muncie Central High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. 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 Muncie Community Schools?
Besides Muncie Central High School, Muncie Community Schools also operates Northside Middle School (630 students), West View Elementary School (538 students), and East Washington Academy (492 students). See the Muncie Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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