Enrollment
453
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Poseyville, IN
North Posey High School
Federal NCES profile for North Posey High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180795001366
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Posey High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Poseyville · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Posey High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Posey High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Poseyville, IN.
School address
District: Msd North Posey Co Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180795001366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Posey High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Posey High School
North Posey High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Poseyville, Indiana, enrolling 453 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 453 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 375 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Poseyville's public schools, it stands alongside North Elementary School (364 students): North Posey High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 13:1).
Msd North Posey Co Schools also operates South Terrace Elementary (404 students) and North Elementary School (364 students) alongside North Posey 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 North Posey High School compares
North Posey 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 46% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Indiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,847
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 93.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, North Posey High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd North Posey Co Schools, which includes North Posey High School.
$10,847
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.9%
State 61.5%
Federal 10.6%
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 North Posey High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Terrace Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Posey Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Posey High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Poseyville
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 (~453 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Posey High School
How many students attend North Posey High School?
North Posey High School has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Poseyville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Posey High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Posey High School is 14.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% 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 North Posey High School?
26.9% of students at North Posey High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Posey High School?
The largest demographic group at North Posey High School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Poseyville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Posey High School?
North Posey High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 North Posey High School rank among public schools in Poseyville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Posey High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Poseyville, 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 Poseyville on the city page.
Is North Posey High School a good school?
North Posey High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Msd North Posey Co Schools?
Besides North Posey High School, Msd North Posey Co Schools also operates South Terrace Elementary (404 students), North Elementary School (364 students), and North Posey Junior High School (234 students). See the Msd North Posey Co Schools district page for the complete list.
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