Covington Community High School

As a tiny four-year high school in Covington, Indiana, Covington Community High School educates 278 students from grades 9 through 12, part of Covington Community School Corp. Enrollment runs roughly 66% smaller than the state mean of about 816.

Covington Community High School is one of 3 schools operated by Covington Community School Corp, a district that serves 903 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Covington Community High School shows that the student body is overwhelmingly White (90%). The remainder is composed of 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Covington Community High School has 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.9:1. The state averages around 16.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 28% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Fountain County runs at roughly 47%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully below the surrounding baseline.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Fountain County put the typical household earns roughly $62,542 per year, about 15% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. In all, Fountain County runs 8 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,485 students), of which Covington Community High School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Covington Middle School, around 0.1 miles off. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Looking at the recent track record. Covington Community High School's enrollment has edged down 4% since 2018, when it stood at 291 (now 278).

On the community side, posts here usually surface around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.