Enrollment
1,034
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Plymouth, IN
Plymouth High School
Federal NCES profile for Plymouth High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180906001500
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plymouth High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Plymouth High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Plymouth, IN.
School address
District: Plymouth Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180906001500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plymouth High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plymouth High School
Plymouth High School is a large high school in Plymouth, Indiana, enrolling 1,034 students.
At 15.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.1% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,034 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #111.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Plymouth Community School Corp also operates Lincoln Junior High School (498 students) and Riverside Intermediate (450 students) alongside Plymouth 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 Plymouth High School compares
Plymouth 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 11% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,034
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Indiana - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$11,481
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Plymouth High School is more 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 Plymouth Community School Corp, which includes Plymouth High School.
$11,481
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 60.0%
Federal 10.0%
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 Plymouth High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Menominee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Discovery Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plymouth High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~1,034 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Plymouth High School
How many students attend Plymouth High School?
Plymouth High School has 1,034 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plymouth, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth High School is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% 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 Plymouth High School?
44.1% of students at Plymouth High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plymouth High School?
The largest demographic group at Plymouth High School is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Plymouth, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plymouth High School?
Plymouth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Plymouth High School rank among public schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth on the city page.
Is Plymouth High School a good school?
Plymouth High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Plymouth Community School Corp?
Besides Plymouth High School, Plymouth Community School Corp also operates Lincoln Junior High School (498 students), Riverside Intermediate (450 students), and Menominee Elementary School (379 students). See the Plymouth Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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