NORTH POSEY HIGH SCHOOL
North Posey High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the MSD North Posey Co Schools school district, located in Poseyville, IN with about 449 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 33 teachers, North Posey High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
North Posey High School, located in Poseyville, Indiana, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Metropolitan School District of North Posey County. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and extracurricular involvement. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio compared to larger urban districts, North Posey focuses on providing personalized attention, preparing students for success in collegiate studies, vocational trades, and the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, North Posey High School takes great pride in its athletic programs and student organizations, which serve as pillars of school spirit and community engagement. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of Posey County, often serving as a hub for local events and activities. With a commitment to tradition and a forward-looking approach to education, North Posey strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to their community and beyond.
For more information, contact North Posey High School at (812) 673-4242 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Poseyville, IN 47633
(812) 673-4242
NORTH POSEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Poseyville, IN with about 449 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MSD North Posey Co Schools
- Total Students:
- 449
- Teachers:
- 33.04
- 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 449 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH POSEY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 43.2%
- Male
- 56.8%
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.