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Enrollment
463
High
DISTRICT 464 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BROWNSTOWN CNT COM SCH CORP·NCES 180105000180
Brownstown Central High School
500 N Elm St, Brownstown, IN 47220 · (812) 358-3453 · Jackson County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL463 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.0:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
163 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 50%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 115 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 111 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 126 | 27% |
| Grade 12 | 111 | 24% |
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Brownstown Central High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstown Central High School this school | 463 | 35.2% | N/A |
| Triton Central High School Fairland | 472 | 34.7% | N/A |
| Centerville Sr High School Centerville | 518 | 36.1% | N/A |
| Southwood Jr-Sr High School Wabash | 445 | 33.7% | 42.8% |
| North Decatur Jr-Sr High School Greensburg | 441 | 37.2% | 47.9% |
| North Montgomery High School Crawfordsville | 547 | 33.6% | N/A |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Brownstown Central High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 463 | #222 of 392 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #139 of 359 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 12.3% | #306 of 360 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 35.2% | #269 of 373 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -17.0% | #34 of 201 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
463
-49 (-10%) vs 2020
-16% since 1990-91, when it was 552
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
was 16.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 463 | 33.5 | 13.8:1 | 35% (163) |
| 2023-24 | 469 | 32.3 | 14.5:1 | 36% (170) |
| 2022-23 | 475 | 32.3 | 14.7:1 | 36% (169) |
| 2020-21 | 512 | 31 | 16.5:1 | 31% (159) |
| 2017-18 | 558 | 33 | 16.9:1 | 32% (178) |
| 2015-16 | 583 | 33 | 17.7:1 | 33% (190) |
| 2010-11 | 596 | 30 | 19.9:1 | 28% (169) |
| 2000-01 | 534 | 27 | 19.8:1 | 15% (78) |
| 1990-91 | 552 | 29 | 19.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Brownstown Central High School.
About Brownstown Central High School
Brownstown Central High School is a high school with a street address in Brownstown, Indiana. A federal count lists 463 students at the school, in grades 9 through 12. The average among high schools in Indiana is roughly 816 students; this school is 43% smaller than that.
Federal data list 3 schools in Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp, with 1,391 students enrolled.
Federal enrollment data show Brownstown Central High School is 94% White. It is also 5% Hispanic. Jackson County's residents are about 80% White, 14 points below the school's share. Brownstown Central High School's diversity index is 12%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school reported 33.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 13.8:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana. Eligible students account for 35% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. Compared with the 58% average for public schools in Jackson County, the school's rate is lower.
According to the American Community Survey, in Jackson County, the median household income is $70,262, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 20% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 8%. There are 15 public schools in Jackson County, enrolling about 7,459 students in all.
Brownstown Central Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles away. Within five miles of Brownstown Central High School, there are 2 other public schools.
NCES assigns Brownstown Central High School the locale Rural: Distant, meaning in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment dropped 10% from its 2020-21 level of 512. The ratio of students to teachers went from 16.5:1 to 13.8:1 over the same years.
Discussion on this page can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Jackson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
46,660
Census ACS
Median income
$70,262
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
7,459 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp
- Brownstown Elementary SchoolElementary · 621 students
- Brownstown Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 307 students
Other schools in Brownstown
- Brownstown Elementary SchoolElementary · 621 students
- Brownstown Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 307 students
Nearby schools
- Brownstown Central Middle School0.4 mi · 307
- Brownstown Elementary School1.0 mi · 621
- Cortland Elementary School7.6 mi · 89
- Medora STEM Academy8.0 mi · 90
- Medora Jr & Sr High School8.0 mi · 95
- Seymour Senior High School8.9 mi · 1,729
Frequently asked questions
About Brownstown Central High SchoolHow large is Brownstown Central High School?
Brownstown Central High School enrolls approximately 463 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Brownstown Central High School serve?
Brownstown Central High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownstown Central High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Brownstown Central High School is approximately 13.8:1 (34 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Brownstown Central High School?
Brownstown Central High School reports a student body of 94% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Brownstown Central High School?
Brownstown Central High School is overseen by Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp in Jackson County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.