New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy serves 52 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and 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: 52 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy's student population of 52 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy is 0.52, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
11%
13%
White
67%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy?
52 students attend New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy?
New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy offer ?
New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy part of?
New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy is part of New Castle Community School Corp School District.
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