Castle High School

1,961 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Castle High School, located in Newburgh, Indiana, is a prominent secondary institution within the Warrick County School Corporation. Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to student development, the school serves a large suburban student body and is widely recognized for fostering a rigorous learning environment. Its curriculum typically emphasizes college and career readiness, offering a broad spectrum of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and elective pathways designed to prepare students for success after graduation.

Beyond academics, Castle High School is deeply embedded in the local culture through its highly active athletic and extracurricular programs. The school’s athletic teams, known as the Knights, frequently compete at a high level within the state, often garnering significant community support and school spirit. Coupled with a diverse array of clubs, fine arts programs, and vocational organizations, the school provides a well-rounded experience that aims to develop both the intellectual and personal growth of its students in a modern facility.

1,961

Total Students

104.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castle High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,633
Hispanic	92
Black	55
Asian	60
Two or More	117
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,633 (83.3 %)
Two or More
117 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
92 (4.7 %)
Asian
60 (3.1 %)
Black
55 (2.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
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:	Warrick County School Corp
Phone:	(812)853-3331
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,961
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	117

* 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 9 507

Grade 10 506

Grade 11 464

Grade 12 478

Ungraded 6