Northeastern High School

7295 N Us 27
Fountain City, IN 47341
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 423 students in grades 9-12, Northeastern High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northeastern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Northeastern High School's student population of 423 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
423 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Northeastern High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northeastern High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#965 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northeastern High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northeastern High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northeastern High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northeastern High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northeastern High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northeastern High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northeastern High School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northeastern High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northeastern High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Northeastern High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Northeastern High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northeastern High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northeastern High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northeastern High School's ranking?
Northeastern High School is ranked #965 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Northeastern High School often compared to?
Northeastern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond High School, Centerville Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northeastern High School?
The graduation rate of Northeastern High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Northeastern High School?
423 students attend Northeastern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Northeastern High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northeastern High School?
Northeastern High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northeastern High School offer ?
Northeastern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northeastern High School part of?
Northeastern High School is part of Northeastern Wayne Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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