Fountain Central High School
506 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Fountain Central High School, located in Veedersburg, Indiana, serves as a central educational hub for the Fountain County community. As part of the Fountain Central School Corporation, the school is known for fostering a close-knit academic environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of local identity. The school typically emphasizes a balanced approach to education, combining core academic rigor with a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs and clubs that help cultivate student leadership and school spirit.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Fountain Central acts as a vital pillar for the surrounding rural area, often serving as a focal point for community engagement and events. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and focusing on character development alongside traditional classroom learning, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed as productive members of the Veedersburg community and the broader world.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Fountain Central acts as a vital pillar for the surrounding rural area, often serving as a focal point for community engagement and events. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and focusing on character development alongside traditional classroom learning, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed as productive members of the Veedersburg community and the broader world.
506
Total Students
41.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 457 |
| Hispanic | 37 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 11 |
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White457 (90.3 %)
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Hispanic37 (7.3 %)
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Two or More11 (2.2 %)
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Black1 (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: | Southeast Fountain School Corp |
| Phone: | (765)294-2206 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 506 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 41.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 217 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 31 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
88
Grade 7
74
Grade 8
82
Grade 9
76
Grade 10
70
Grade 11
70
Grade 12
46
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 88 |
| Grade 7 | 74 |
| Grade 8 | 82 |
| Grade 9 | 76 |
| Grade 10 | 70 |
| Grade 11 | 70 |
| Grade 12 | 46 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 242 | 47.8% |
| Male | 264 | 52.2% |
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
High School 7th - 12th
High School 9th - 12th