NEW CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL

New Castle High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the New Castle Community School Corp school district, located in New Castle, IN with about 987 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 90 teachers, New Castle High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

New Castle High School, located in New Castle, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the New Castle Community School Corporation. Situated on Parkview Drive, the school functions as a central hub for the local community, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The facility houses a diverse student body and emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience, supported by a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and specialized programs intended to foster student development.

Beyond its academic offerings, New Castle High School is deeply integrated into the local culture through its vibrant extracurricular landscape. The school is perhaps most widely recognized for its robust athletic programs—particularly its storied basketball tradition, which is a significant point of pride for the New Castle community. In addition to athletics, the school provides numerous opportunities for student engagement through clubs, arts programs, and vocational training, all aimed at cultivating a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, school spirit, and civic responsibility among its students.

For more information, contact New Castle High School at (765) 593-6670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362-2954
Advertisement

NEW CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Castle, IN with about 987 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
987
Teachers:
90.22
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
7th Grade
8th Grade
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.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 987 students

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

White
90.6%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Black or African American
1.2%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.