Enrollment
272
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Monon, IN
North White High School
Federal NCES profile for North White High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180813001396
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North White High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Monon · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North White High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North White High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Monon, IN.
School address
District: North White School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180813001396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North White High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North White High School
North White High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Monon, Indiana, enrolling 272 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.4:1, North White High School is leaner than roughly 85% of Indiana schools and 22% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 208 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #69.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (47%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 78 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 272 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
North White School Corp also operates North White Elementary School (435 students) and North White Middle School (197 students) alongside North White 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 White High School compares
North White 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 40% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in Indiana - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$10,763
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
White 46.7%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, North White 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 North White School Corp, which includes North White High School.
$10,763
Per student
-11%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 59.2%
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 North White High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North White Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North White Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North White High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~272 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North White High School
How many students attend North White High School?
North White High School has 272 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monon, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North White High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North White High School is 12.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 21% 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 White High School?
69.2% of students at North White High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North White High School?
The largest demographic group at North White High School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Monon, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North White High School?
North White High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 North White High School rank among public schools in Monon?
By Resource Investment Index, North White High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Monon, 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 Monon on the city page.
Is North White High School a good school?
North White High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of 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 North White School Corp?
Besides North White High School, North White School Corp also operates North White Elementary School (435 students) and North White Middle School (197 students). See the North White School Corp district page for the complete list.
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