Serving 3,177 students in grades 9-12, Brownsburg High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brownsburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Brownsburg High School's student population of 3,177 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 167 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
167 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brownsburg High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brownsburg High School is 0.54, 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
#276 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
18%
13%
White
65%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
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 Brownsburg High School's ranking?
Brownsburg High School is ranked #276 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Brownsburg High School often compared to?
Brownsburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brownsburg High School?
The graduation rate of Brownsburg High School is 98%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Brownsburg High School?
3,177 students attend Brownsburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Brownsburg High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brownsburg High School?
Brownsburg High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brownsburg High School offer ?
Brownsburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brownsburg High School part of?
Brownsburg High School is part of Brownsburg Community School Corp School District.
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