Knightstown High School

325 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Knightstown High School, located in Knightstown, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the Charles A. Beard Memorial School Corporation. The school provides a traditional secondary education experience focused on preparing students for college and career readiness. With a commitment to academic growth, the school emphasizes a core curriculum supplemented by various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and student organizations, which are designed to foster school spirit and develop well-rounded individuals within the small-town community.

Beyond academics, Knightstown High School is deeply integrated into the local culture of Henry County. As a smaller institution, it prioritizes a personalized educational environment where faculty and staff can build strong relationships with students. The school plays an active role in community life, maintaining a legacy of local pride and serving as a central hub for student development, community events, and the continued advancement of the Knightstown area’s youth.

325

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knightstown High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	8
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
306 (94.2 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.5 %)
Two or More
7 (2.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	C A Beard Memorial School Corp
Phone:	(765)345-5153
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 87

Grade 10 76

Grade 11 71

Grade 12 89

Ungraded 2