Pike Central High School

Pike County School Corp
1810 E SR 56
Petersburg, IN 47567
475 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Pike Central High School, located in Petersburg, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Pike County School Corporation. As a rural high school, it functions as a central hub for the community, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing core academic requirements with a variety of elective offerings, fostering an environment aimed at student growth and academic achievement.

Beyond the classroom, Pike Central is deeply integrated into the local culture through its active extracurricular programs. The school supports a range of athletic teams, clubs, and vocational organizations that encourage student leadership, teamwork, and community engagement. By providing these diverse opportunities, Pike Central High School strives to cultivate a supportive campus atmosphere that addresses the intellectual, social, and developmental needs of the students living within the Petersburg area.
475
Total Students
40.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    445 (93.7 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Pike County School Corp
Phone: (812)354-8478
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 157
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35

* 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 9 126
Grade 10 134
Grade 11 118
Grade 12 97
Gender Ratio
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943 Franklin St
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High School 9th - 12th