Serving 474 students in grades 9-12, Pike 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 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pike Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pike Central High School's student population of 474 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pike 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 Pike Central High School is 0.13, 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.
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)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pike Central High School's ranking?
Pike 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 Pike Central High School often compared to?
Pike Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pike Central Middle 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 Pike Central High School?
The graduation rate of Pike Central High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pike Central High School?
474 students attend Pike Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pike Central High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pike Central High School?
Pike Central High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pike Central High School offer ?
Pike Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pike Central High School part of?
Pike Central High School is part of Pike County School Corp School District.
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