Knox Community High School

572 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Knox Community High School, located in Knox, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Knox Community School Corporation. The school is known for its "Redskin" mascot and is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Starke County. It provides a standard curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various vocational training opportunities designed to prepare students for either higher education or immediate entry into the workforce.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including varsity athletics, student government, and clubs focused on arts and service. As the central high school for the community, it serves as a hub for local events and fosters a close-knit environment where staff and students focus on academic progress and community involvement.

572

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knox Community High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	525
Hispanic	31
Black	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	5

White
525 (91.8 %)
Hispanic
31 (5.4 %)
Two or More
8 (1.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Knox Community School Corp
Phone:	(574)772-1673
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 9 154

Grade 10 137

Grade 11 128

Grade 12 151

Ungraded 2