Enrollment
1,413
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Haven, IN
New Haven Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for New Haven Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180285000353
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Haven Jr/Sr High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
New Haven Jr/Sr High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Haven Jr/Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Haven, IN.
School address
District: East Allen County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180285000353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Haven Jr/Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Haven Jr/Sr High School
New Haven Jr/Sr High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in New Haven, Indiana, enrolling 1,413 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,413 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #43.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 397 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,413 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among New Haven's public schools, it stands alongside New Haven Primary School (475 students): New Haven Jr/Sr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 14:1).
East Allen County Schools also operates Leo Junior/Senior High School (1,328 students) and Prince Chapman Academy (819 students) alongside New Haven Jr/Sr 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 New Haven Jr/Sr High School compares
New Haven Jr/Sr 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 26% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,413 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,413
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$11,444
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
250
in-school suspensions + 147 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 43.4%
African American 20.9%
Asian 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, New Haven Jr/Sr High School is more 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 East Allen County Schools, which includes New Haven Jr/Sr High School.
$11,444
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 62.7%
Federal 15.2%
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 New Haven Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Junior/Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prince Chapman Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedarville Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Jr/Sr High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlan Jr/Sr High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Haven Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in New Haven
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,413 students)
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Frequently asked questions about New Haven Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend New Haven Jr/Sr High School?
New Haven Jr/Sr High School has 1,413 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Haven, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Haven Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Haven Jr/Sr High School is 17:1, which is 7% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Haven Jr/Sr High School?
62.5% of students at New Haven Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Haven Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at New Haven Jr/Sr High School is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in New Haven, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Haven Jr/Sr High School?
New Haven Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 New Haven Jr/Sr High School rank among public schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, New Haven Jr/Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Haven, 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 Haven on the city page.
Is New Haven Jr/Sr High School a good school?
New Haven Jr/Sr High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. 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 East Allen County Schools?
Besides New Haven Jr/Sr High School, East Allen County Schools also operates Leo Junior/Senior High School (1,328 students), Prince Chapman Academy (819 students), and Cedarville Elementary School (764 students). See the East Allen County Schools district page for the complete list.
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