RENSSELAER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Rensselaer Central High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Rensselaer Central School Corp school district, located in Rensselaer, IN with about 500 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 41 teachers, Rensselaer Central High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Rensselaer Central High School, located in Rensselaer, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Rensselaer Central School Corporation. Situated on Grace Street, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing rigorous core coursework with a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which help foster school spirit and student engagement.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of Jasper County. It maintains a strong commitment to student development by offering various support services, career-readiness programs, and technology-driven learning initiatives. As a community hub, Rensselaer Central High School plays a pivotal role in shaping the social and academic lives of its students, striving to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, civic responsibility, and academic excellence within the local community.

For more information, contact Rensselaer Central High School at (219) 866-5175 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1106 E Grace St
Rensselaer, IN 47978-3297
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RENSSELAER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rensselaer, IN with about 500 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
500
Teachers:
41.25
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 500 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RENSSELAER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.6%
Hispanic/Latino
8.0%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.