- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Castle, IN
New Castle High School
Federal NCES profile for New Castle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180744001290
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Castle High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
New Castle High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Castle High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in New Castle, IN.
School address
District: New Castle Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180744001290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
New Castle High School held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 63.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 180744001290 · New Castle, IN High · MID · TRAD
828 enr · 14.8:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: New Castle Middle School (627 students)
New Castle High School held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 63.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
New Castle High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Castle High School
828 students
- New Castle Mid
New Castle Middle School
627 students
- Wilbur Wright 305
Wilbur Wright Elementary School
305 students
- Parker Element 278
Parker Elementary School
278 students
- Eastwood Eleme 257
Eastwood Elementary School
257 students
- Westwood Eleme 256
Westwood Elementary School
256 students
What this shows New Castle High School reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Castle High School compares
New Castle 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Indiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$14,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, New Castle High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Castle Community School Corp reports $14,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Castle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilbur Wright Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parker Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Castle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~828 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Castle High School
How many students attend New Castle High School?
New Castle High School has 828 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Castle, IN. CCD year-over-year: 836 (2022-23) → 824 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Castle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Castle High School is 14.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% 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 New Castle High School?
52.8% of students at New Castle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Castle High School?
The largest demographic group at New Castle High School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in New Castle, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Castle High School?
New Castle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 New Castle High School rank among public schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, New Castle High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in New Castle, 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 New Castle on the city page.
What other schools are in New Castle Community School Corp?
Besides New Castle High School, New Castle Community School Corp also operates New Castle Middle School (627 students), Wilbur Wright Elementary School (305 students), and Parker Elementary School (278 students). See the New Castle Community School Corp district page for the complete list.