Serving 509 students in grades 9-12, Brown County High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (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 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brown County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Brown County High School's student population of 509 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brown County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown County High School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#809 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
93%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brown County High School's ranking?
Brown County High School is ranked #809 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Brown County High School?
The graduation rate of Brown County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Brown County High School?
509 students attend Brown County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Brown County High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brown County High School?
Brown County High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brown County High School offer ?
Brown County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brown County High School part of?
Brown County High School is part of Brown County School Corporation School District.
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