Brown County High School

Brown County School Corporation
235 School House Lane
Nashville, IN 47448
509 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Brown County High School, located in the scenic town of Nashville, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Brown County School Corporation. Nestled within the unique cultural and natural landscape of the region, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, balancing core subjects with a variety of elective opportunities that reflect the district’s commitment to student development.

Beyond its academic offerings, Brown County High School emphasizes the importance of extracurricular involvement, including robust athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These activities are central to the school’s culture, promoting teamwork, leadership, and school spirit among its student body. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with a focus on personal growth and community engagement, the school strives to empower its students to become well-rounded, responsible citizens after graduation.
509
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    475 (93.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Brown County School Corporation
Phone: (812)988-6606
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 214
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 9 137
Grade 10 126
Grade 11 129
Grade 12 117
Gender Ratio