Enrollment
3,291
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Noblesville, IN
Noblesville High School
Federal NCES profile for Noblesville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180765001309
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Noblesville High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #2 of 14
- public schools in Noblesville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Noblesville High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Noblesville High School ranks #2 of 14 public schools in Noblesville, IN.
School address
District: Noblesville Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180765001309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
193.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Noblesville High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Noblesville High School
Noblesville High School is a large high school in Noblesville, Indiana, enrolling 3,291 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.8% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,291 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #4.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 25 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Noblesville's high schools, it stands alongside Excel Center - Noblesville (216 students): Noblesville High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 24:1).
Noblesville Schools also operates Noblesville West Middle School (1,330 students) and Noblesville East Middle School (1,057 students) alongside Noblesville 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 Noblesville High School compares
Noblesville 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 58% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,291 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,291
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Indiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$12,313
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
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 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 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Noblesville High School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Noblesville Schools, which includes Noblesville High School.
$12,313
Per student
+2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 51.7%
Federal 8.3%
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 Noblesville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noblesville West Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Noblesville East Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Noble Crossing Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hinkle Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Promise Road Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Noblesville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,330
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Noblesville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~3,291 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Noblesville High School
How many students attend Noblesville High School?
Noblesville High School has 3,291 students enrolled. It is a high school in Noblesville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noblesville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Noblesville High School is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Noblesville High School?
20.8% of students at Noblesville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noblesville High School?
The largest demographic group at Noblesville High School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Noblesville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noblesville High School?
Noblesville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Noblesville High School rank among public schools in Noblesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Noblesville High School ranks #2 of 14 public schools in Noblesville, 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 Noblesville on the city page.
Is Noblesville High School a good school?
Noblesville High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Noblesville Schools?
Besides Noblesville High School, Noblesville Schools also operates Noblesville West Middle School (1,330 students), Noblesville East Middle School (1,057 students), and Noble Crossing Elementary School (891 students). See the Noblesville Schools district page for the complete list.
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