CHARLESTOWN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Charlestown Senior High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Greater Clark County Schools school district, located in Charlestown, IN with about 696 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 43 teachers, Charlestown Senior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Charlestown Senior High School, located at the intersection of Monroe and Park Streets in Charlestown, Indiana, serves as a central educational institution for the local community. As a public high school, it is part of the Greater Clark County Schools district and provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a sense of community pride, often acting as a focal point for local events, athletics, and student-led initiatives within the Charlestown area.
The campus offers a traditional high school experience, balancing rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports programs, arts, and student organizations. By focusing on both personal development and academic achievement, Charlestown Senior High aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape. Its presence in the heart of Charlestown reflects a commitment to supporting the growth and future prospects of the youth within the Monroe and Park Street corridor and the surrounding region.
For more information, contact Charlestown Senior High School at (812) 256-3328 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Charlestown, IN 47111-1699
(812) 256-3328
CHARLESTOWN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Charlestown, IN with about 696 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Greater Clark County Schools
- Total Students:
- 696
- Teachers:
- 43.15
- 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 696 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHARLESTOWN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.