COWAN HIGH SCHOOL
Cowan High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Cowan Community School Corp school district, located in Muncie, IN with about 374 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 24 teachers, Cowan 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.
Cowan High School, located in Muncie, Indiana, is a public secondary school that serves the Cowan Community School Corporation. Known for its smaller size and tight-knit atmosphere, the school emphasizes a supportive environment where students can build close relationships with both their peers and faculty. As a community-focused institution, Cowan High School prioritizes academic development alongside extracurricular involvement, fostering a culture that encourages students to participate actively in school spirit and local traditions.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced education that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. By offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and academic opportunities, Cowan High School aims to develop well-rounded individuals within a safe and nurturing campus setting. Its location in a rural-suburban area of Muncie contributes to its identity as a cornerstone of the local community, maintaining a focus on personal growth and collegiate-style engagement for its student body.
For more information, contact Cowan High School at (765) 289-7128 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Muncie, IN 47302-9413
(765) 289-7128
COWAN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Muncie, IN with about 374 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cowan Community School Corp
- Total Students:
- 374
- Teachers:
- 24.03
- 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 374 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COWAN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 54.8%
- Male
- 45.2%
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.