Enrollment
437
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tipton, IN
Tipton High School
Federal NCES profile for Tipton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181140001843
👥 S:T ratio 53
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tipton High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tipton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tipton High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tipton, IN.
School address
District: Tipton Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181140001843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tipton High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tipton High School
Tipton High School is a mid-sized high school in Tipton, Indiana, enrolling 437 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.8:1, Tipton High School is leaner than roughly 89% of Indiana schools and 26% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 437 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 403 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #268.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Tipton Community School Corp also operates Tipton Elementary School (621 students) and Tipton Middle School (308 students) alongside Tipton 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 Tipton High School compares
Tipton 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 39% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 11% in Indiana - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$11,796
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 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Tipton High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tipton Community School Corp, which includes Tipton High School.
$11,796
Per student
-2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 56.7%
Federal 7.8%
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 Tipton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tipton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tipton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~437 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tipton High School
How many students attend Tipton High School?
Tipton High School has 437 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tipton, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton High School is 11.8:1, which is 26% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% 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 Tipton High School?
30.1% of students at Tipton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tipton High School?
The largest demographic group at Tipton High School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Tipton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tipton High School?
Tipton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Tipton High School rank among public schools in Tipton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tipton, 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 Tipton on the city page.
Is Tipton High School a good school?
Tipton High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 Tipton Community School Corp?
Besides Tipton High School, Tipton Community School Corp also operates Tipton Elementary School (621 students) and Tipton Middle School (308 students). See the Tipton Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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