- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lizton, IN
Tri-West Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Tri-West Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180810001387
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri-West Senior High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 613
- students enrolled
Tri-West Senior High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North West Hendricks Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180810001387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Tri-West Senior High School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 180810001387 · Lizton, IN High · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 19.2:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Tri-West Middle School (432 students)
Tri-West Senior High School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Tri-West Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tri-West Senior High School
613 students
- Tri-West Middl
Tri-West Middle School
432 students
- Pittsboro Elem
Pittsboro Elementary School
350 students
- Pittsboro Prim
Pittsboro Primary School
332 students
- North Salem El 231
North Salem Elementary School
231 students
What this shows Tri-West Senior High School reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tri-West Senior High School compares
Tri-West Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 62% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Indiana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,770
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Tri-West Senior High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North West Hendricks Schools reports $11,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tri-West Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-West Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pittsboro Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pittsboro Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Salem Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri-West Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tri-West Senior High School
How many students attend Tri-West Senior High School?
Tri-West Senior High School has 613 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lizton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-West Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-West Senior High School is 19.2:1, which is 21% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tri-West Senior High School?
18.7% of students at Tri-West Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri-West Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Tri-West Senior High School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Lizton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri-West Senior High School?
Tri-West Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in North West Hendricks Schools?
Besides Tri-West Senior High School, North West Hendricks Schools also operates Tri-West Middle School (432 students), Pittsboro Elementary School (350 students), and Pittsboro Primary School (332 students). See the North West Hendricks Schools district page for the complete list.