Rensselaer Central High School

Rensselaer Central School Corp
1106 E Grace St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
472 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Rensselaer Central High School, located in Rensselaer, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Rensselaer Central School Corporation. Situated on Grace Street, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing rigorous core coursework with a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which help foster school spirit and student engagement.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of Jasper County. It maintains a strong commitment to student development by offering various support services, career-readiness programs, and technology-driven learning initiatives. As a community hub, Rensselaer Central High School plays a pivotal role in shaping the social and academic lives of its students, striving to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, civic responsibility, and academic excellence within the local community.
472
Total Students
35.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    379 (80.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    77 (16.3 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Black
    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: Rensselaer Central School Corp
Phone: (219)866-5175
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 139
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 9 107
Grade 10 128
Grade 11 105
Grade 12 128
Ungraded 4
Gender Ratio