Charlestown Senior High School

788 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Charlestown Senior High School, located at the intersection of Monroe and Park Streets in Charlestown, Indiana, serves as a central educational institution for the local community. As a public high school, it is part of the Greater Clark County Schools district and provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a sense of community pride, often acting as a focal point for local events, athletics, and student-led initiatives within the Charlestown area.

The campus offers a traditional high school experience, balancing rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports programs, arts, and student organizations. By focusing on both personal development and academic achievement, Charlestown Senior High aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape. Its presence in the heart of Charlestown reflects a commitment to supporting the growth and future prospects of the youth within the Monroe and Park Street corridor and the surrounding region.

788

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charlestown Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	621
Hispanic	91
Black	31
Asian	3
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
621 (78.8 %)
Hispanic
91 (11.5 %)
Two or More
40 (5.1 %)
Black
31 (3.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Greater Clark County Schools
Phone:	(812)256-3328
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	788
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 9 208

Grade 10 202

Grade 11 208

Grade 12 170