BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Brownstown Central High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp school district, located in Brownstown, IN with about 558 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Brownstown Central High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Brownstown Central High School, located in Brownstown, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Brownstown Central Community School Corporation. Situated in the heart of Jackson County, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and acts as a central hub for academic, extracurricular, and athletic activities for students in grades 9 through 12. The school is well-regarded for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere while maintaining a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct workforce entry.
Academically, the school offers a standard high school curriculum supplemented by various elective opportunities, including career and technical education (CTE) pathways and dual-credit courses that allow students to earn college credits before leaving high school. Beyond the classroom, Brownstown Central is known for its active athletic department, competing as the "Braves." The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, encouraging participation in a variety of clubs, performing arts, and community service initiatives, all of which contribute to a strong sense of school spirit and local identity.
For more information, contact Brownstown Central High School at (812) 358-3453 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Brownstown, IN 47220-1399
(812) 358-3453
BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Brownstown, IN with about 558 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp
- Total Students:
- 558
- Teachers:
- 32.97
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 558 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.