BENJAMIN BOSSE HIGH SCHOOL

Benjamin Bosse High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp school district, located in Evansville, IN with about 746 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 89 teachers, Benjamin Bosse High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

Benjamin Bosse High School, located in Evansville, Indiana, is a historic institution that has served the local community for nearly a century. Established in 1923, the school is well-regarded for its distinctive Collegiate Gothic architecture, which has earned it a place on the National Register of Historic Places. As part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, Bosse High School provides a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous college-preparatory coursework and vocational training, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bosse High School is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of Evansville. The school maintains a strong commitment to athletics and extracurricular activities, fostering a sense of school spirit and community pride among its diverse student body. By balancing its rich historical legacy with modern educational initiatives, Bosse continues to be a central pillar of the East Side, dedicated to preparing its students to become productive, engaged citizens.

For more information, contact Benjamin Bosse High School at (812) 477-1661 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1300 Washington Ave
Evansville, IN 47714-1996
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BENJAMIN BOSSE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Evansville, IN with about 746 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
746
Teachers:
89.29
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 schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 746 students

White
41.3%
Black or African American
37.0%
Two or more races
14.7%
Hispanic/Latino
5.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

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.