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What advice would you give to incoming students at North Putnam Sr High School?
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Enrollment
397
High
DISTRICT 343 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 180798001369
North Putnam Sr High School
8869 N CR 250 E, Roachdale, IN 46172 · (765) 522-6282 · Putnam County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL397 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
14.2:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
9%
34 students
DISTRICT 36% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 94 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 94 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 112 | 28% |
| Grade 12 | 97 | 24% |
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 9% · 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 North Putnam Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like North Putnam Sr High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Putnam Sr High School this school | 397 | 8.6% | N/A |
| Morgan Township Middle/High School Valparaiso | 440 | 12.3% | 53.9% |
| Kouts Middle/High School Kouts | 381 | 16.3% | 49.0% |
| Options Westfield Carmel | 248 | 5.2% | 15.6% |
| Options Noblesville Noblesville | 183 | 10.4% | N/A |
| Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School Dubois | 358 | 19.6% | 58.4% |
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 North Putnam Sr High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 397 | #263 of 392 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #159 of 359 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.6% | #316 of 360 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 8.6% | #367 of 373 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.9% | #109 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
397
-25 (-6%) vs 2020
-39% since 1990-91, when it was 651
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 15.1:1
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 | 397 | 28 | 14.2:1 | 9% (34) |
| 2023-24 | 432 | 30.8 | 14.1:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 437 | 30.5 | 14.3:1 | 43% (187) |
| 2020-21 | 422 | 28 | 15.1:1 | 41% (175) |
| 2017-18 | 431 | 33 | 13.1:1 | 42% (179) |
| 2015-16 | 465 | 36 | 12.9:1 | 33% (152) |
| 2010-11 | 590 | 30 | 19.7:1 | 35% (204) |
| 2000-01 | 513 | 28 | 18.3:1 | 16% (83) |
| 1990-91 | 651 | 31 | 21.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Putnam Sr High School.
About North Putnam Sr High School
North Putnam Sr High School is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as a high school in Roachdale, Indiana. In all, 397 students attend the school in grades 9 through 12. That is 51% below the average of about 816 students for high schools in Indiana.
North Putnam Sr High School is a school in North Putnam Community Schools. The district has 4 schools and 1,370 students.
The share of White students at North Putnam Sr High School is 94%. Next come 3% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. In Putnam County overall, the White share is about 91%. The diversity index for North Putnam Sr High School is 12%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
On staff are 28 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. High schools in Indiana average 16.6:1, 2.4 more students per teacher than here. North Putnam Sr High School has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 9%. On average, public schools in Putnam County report 47%.
In the surrounding county, Putnam County, the median household earns about $78,378 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 20%, and roughly 5% of residents are in poverty. Putnam County has 19 public schools with about 7,322 students, including North Putnam Sr High School.
North Putnam Middle School sits less than a tenth of a mile from North Putnam Sr High School. Around the school, 3 other public schools are within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Distant, meaning it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Over 4 years, enrollment decreased by 25 students, from 422 to 397.
North Putnam Sr High School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Putnam County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
37,280
Census ACS
Median income
$78,378
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
7,322 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in North Putnam Community Schools
- Bainbridge Elementary SchoolElementary · 456 students
- North Putnam Middle SchoolMiddle · 299 students
- Roachdale Elementary SchoolElementary · 218 students
Other schools in Roachdale
- North Putnam Middle SchoolMiddle · 299 students
- Roachdale Elementary SchoolElementary · 218 students
Nearby schools
- North Putnam Middle School0.0 mi · 299
- Bainbridge Elementary School2.4 mi · 456
- Roachdale Elementary School3.9 mi · 218
- Ladoga Elementary School8.8 mi · 182
- Fillmore Elementary School8.8 mi · 148
- North Salem Elementary School9.9 mi · 231
Frequently asked questions
About North Putnam Sr High SchoolHow many students attend North Putnam Sr High School?
North Putnam Sr High School enrolls approximately 397 students in grades 09-12.
Is North Putnam Sr High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
North Putnam Sr High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does North Putnam Sr High School have?
North Putnam Sr High School employs 28 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at North Putnam Sr High School?
At North Putnam Sr High School, the student body is approximately 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is North Putnam Sr High School public or private?
North Putnam Sr High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by North Putnam Community Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.