Serving 475 students in grades 9-12, Brownstown Central 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 25-29% (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 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brownstown Central High School's student population of 475 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brownstown Central 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 Brownstown Central High School is 0.12, 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
#889 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brownstown Central High School's ranking?
Brownstown Central High School is ranked #889 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Brownstown Central High School often compared to?
Brownstown Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seymour Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Brownstown Central High School?
The graduation rate of Brownstown Central High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Brownstown Central High School?
475 students attend Brownstown Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Brownstown Central High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brownstown Central High School?
Brownstown Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brownstown Central High School offer ?
Brownstown Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brownstown Central High School part of?
Brownstown Central High School is part of Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp School District.
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