GREENCASTLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Greencastle Senior High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Greencastle Community School Corp school district, located in Greencastle, IN with about 557 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 37 teachers, Greencastle Senior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Greencastle Senior High School, located at 910 E Washington St in Greencastle, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Greencastle Community School Corporation. Situated in a community deeply connected to DePauw University, the school emphasizes a blend of traditional academic rigor and modern preparation for post-secondary success. The institution is known for fostering a close-knit environment where faculty and staff prioritize personalized student support, aiming to prepare graduates for a variety of pathways, including college enrollment, vocational training, and the workforce.

The school’s curriculum offers a comprehensive range of subjects, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, performing arts, and student organizations. By leveraging its location within a collegiate town, the school often encourages students to engage with broader learning opportunities. Overall, Greencastle Senior High School functions as a central pillar of the local community, dedicated to promoting academic achievement, character development, and civic responsibility among its student body.

For more information, contact Greencastle Senior High School at (765) 653-9711 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

910 E Washington St
Greencastle, IN 46135-1898
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GREENCASTLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Greencastle, IN with about 557 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
557
Teachers:
37.18
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
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 557 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GREENCASTLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
1.3%
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

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.