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Eastern High School

421 S Harrison St, Greentown, IN 46936 · (765) 628-3333 · Howard County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL497 STUDENTS
Enrollment
497
High
DISTRICT 534 · STATE 816
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.8:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
159 students
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 50%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
124
Grade 10
140
Grade 11
122
Grade 12
107
Ungraded
4
Student demographics
White
44790%
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 62%
Hispanic
214%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 15%
Black
92%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 14%
Asian
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 3%
Two+
143%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6%
Native American
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
25852%
Female
23948%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
497
-30 (-6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
was 16.7:1
% White
90%
was 91%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Eastern High School

Eastern High School, a modestly sized high school in Greentown, Indiana, part of Eastern Howard School Corporation, teaches 497 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 816 students per school, that is 39% below typical.

Within Eastern Howard School Corporation, which oversees 3 schools and 1,603 students, Eastern High School is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Eastern High School reports that nearly all students (90%) are White. Beyond that, the school reports 4% Hispanic, 3% multiracial.

On the resource side, Eastern High School reports 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 17.5:1. The state averages around 16.6:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 32% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Howard County (around 49%), the school's rate is south of typical.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Howard County put the typical household earns roughly $64,027 per year, about 21% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Eastern High School is one of 29 public schools in Howard County (combined enrollment of about 12,786 students).

Nearest neighbor: Eastern Middle School, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Eastern High School has fell 6%, going from 527 students in 2018 to 497 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Howard County at a glance

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Population
83,752
Census ACS
Median income
$64,027
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
29
12,786 students

Quick facts

School name
Eastern High School
District
Eastern Howard School Corporation
Address
421 S Harrison St, Greentown, IN 46936
Phone
(765) 628-3333
County
Howard County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
497
Teachers (FTE)
28
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
159 (32%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
180315000413
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Eastern Howard School Corporation
Other schools in Greentown
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Eastern High School
How large is Eastern High School?
Eastern High School enrolls approximately 497 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Eastern High School serve?
Eastern High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does Eastern High School have?
Eastern High School employs 28 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Eastern High School?
Student demographics at Eastern High School are roughly 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Eastern High School in?
Eastern High School is part of Eastern Howard School Corporation.
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