North Knox Jr-Sr High School

North Knox School Corp
10890 N SR 159
Bicknell, IN 47512
543 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
North Knox Jr-Sr High School, located in Bicknell, Indiana, serves as the educational hub for the North Knox School Corporation, providing instruction for students in grades 7 through 12. As a combined junior and senior high school, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development within a small-town community setting. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, North Knox Jr-Sr High is known for its strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that promote school spirit and student leadership. The school functions as a central pillar of the Bicknell community, maintaining a focus on building positive relationships between staff, students, and families. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive environment, North Knox strives to equip its students with the skills and character necessary to become productive citizens.
543
Total Students
37.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    502 (92.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (4.6 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: North Knox School Corp
Phone: (812)735-2990
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 260
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 92
Grade 8 80
Grade 9 103
Grade 10 88
Grade 11 95
Grade 12 85
Gender Ratio