East Central High School

Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp
1 Trojan Pl - Suite A
St Leon, IN 47012
1,290 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
East Central High School, located in St. Leon, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation. The school is known for its strong emphasis on both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement, fostering a comprehensive learning environment for students in the region. Its campus serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting a commitment to traditional educational values while preparing students for post-secondary success through a variety of course offerings and career readiness programs.

Beyond its core curriculum, East Central High School is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and active student organizations. The school's identity is deeply rooted in its "Trojan" pride, which often permeates the school culture and community events. By balancing a rigorous academic workload with opportunities for leadership and personal growth, East Central strives to provide a well-rounded experience that supports the development of students into prepared and community-minded citizens.
1,290
Total Students
66.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,214 (94.1 %)
  • Two or More
    42 (3.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.4 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.3 %)
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: Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp
Phone: (812)576-4811
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 66.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 186
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* 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 9 325
Grade 10 308
Grade 11 325
Grade 12 328
Ungraded 4
Gender Ratio