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Which teacher or staff member at Pike Central High School deserves more recognition?
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Enrollment
450
High
DISTRICT 390 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PIKE COUNTY SCHOOL CORP·NCES 180890001482
Pike Central High School
1810 E SR 56, Petersburg, IN 47567 · (812) 354-8478 · Pike County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL450 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
11.1:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.9:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
192 students
DISTRICT 52% · 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 | 128 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 101 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 109 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 112 | 25% |
Student demographics
10%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 10% · 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 Pike County School Corp. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Pike Central High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Central High School this school | 450 | 42.7% | N/A |
| Northfield Jr-Sr High School Wabash | 429 | 43.6% | 34.6% |
| N Judson-San Pierre Jr Sr High Sch North Judson | 443 | 43.1% | 33.2% |
| Monroe Central Jr-Sr High School Parker City | 470 | 42.3% | 38.1% |
| Hauser Jr-Sr High School Hope | 435 | 43.9% | 32.8% |
| Daleville Jr-Sr High School Daleville | 435 | 41.1% | 34.8% |
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 Pike Central High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 450 | #232 of 392 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.1:1 | #26 of 359 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 9.8% | #337 of 360 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 42.7% | #212 of 373 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -21.6% | #21 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
450
-78 (-15%) vs 2020
-59% since 1990-91, when it was 1,099
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
was 14.3:1
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 | 450 | 40.5 | 11.1:1 | 43% (192) |
| 2023-24 | 474 | 40.5 | 11.7:1 | 43% (203) |
| 2022-23 | 475 | 40.8 | 11.6:1 | 44% (211) |
| 2020-21 | 528 | 37 | 14.3:1 | 40% (213) |
| 2017-18 | 574 | 37.1 | 15.5:1 | 37% (210) |
| 2015-16 | 571 | 39 | 14.6:1 | 35% (202) |
| 2010-11 | 599 | 39 | 15.4:1 | 36% (218) |
| 2000-01 | 610 | 37 | 16.5:1 | 23% (138) |
| 1990-91 | 1,099 | 68 | 16.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pike Central High School.
About Pike Central High School
Pike Central High School is a small high school with its address in Petersburg, Indiana. Enrollment is 450 students in 2024-25, and the school serves grades 9 through 12. The average for high schools in Indiana is about 816 students, so this school is 45% smaller than average.
The 4 schools in Pike County School Corp enroll 1,561 students altogether, Pike Central High School among them.
The large majority of students at Pike Central High School, 95%, are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 2% multiracial and 2% Hispanic. That is close to the 96% White share among all Pike County residents. By the diversity index, Pike Central High School comes in at 10%.
With 40.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Pike Central High School was 11.1:1. Among high schools in Indiana, the typical ratio is 16.6:1. Pike Central High School's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 43%. Compared with the 52% average for public schools in Pike County, the school's rate is lower.
Federal survey data for Pike County show that median household income is about $71,334, about 16% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 6%. A total of 5 public schools operate in Pike County, serving about 1,668 students.
The next-closest public school is Pike Central Middle School, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are 3 more public schools inside five miles.
For locale, NCES codes Pike Central High School as Rural: Remote.
Federal counts put enrollment at 528 in 2020-21 and 450 in 2024-25, a 15% decrease. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 14.3:1 in 2020-21 to 11.1:1 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Pike Central High School may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Pike County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
12,154
Census ACS
Median income
$71,334
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
1,668 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Pike County School Corp
- Petersburg Elementary SchoolElementary · 460 students
- Pike Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 383 students
- Winslow Elementary SchoolElementary · 268 students
Other schools in Petersburg
- Petersburg Elementary SchoolElementary · 460 students
- Pike Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 383 students
Nearby schools
- Pike Central Middle School0.1 mi · 383
- Winslow Elementary School3.8 mi · 268
- Petersburg Elementary School4.1 mi · 460
- Otwell Miller Academy8.2 mi · 107
- Wood Memorial Primary School9.2 mi · 149
- Wood Memorial Middle School9.2 mi · 157
Frequently asked questions
About Pike Central High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Pike Central High School?
Pike Central High School enrolls approximately 450 students in grades 09-12.
Is Pike Central High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Pike Central High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Pike Central High School have?
Pike Central High School employs 41 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Pike Central High School?
Student demographics at Pike Central High School are roughly 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Pike Central High School in?
Pike Central High School is part of Pike County School Corp.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.