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Princeton Community High School

1101 N Main St, Princeton, IN 47670 · (812) 385-2591 · Gibson County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL580 STUDENTS
Enrollment
580
High
DISTRICT 466 · STATE 816
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
45 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
223 students
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 50%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
133
Grade 10
146
Grade 11
156
Grade 12
145
Student demographics
White
46781%
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 62%
Hispanic
305%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 15%
Black
244%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 14%
Asian
122%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Two+
437%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 6%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
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
31755%
Female
26345%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
580
-24 (-4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 14.5:1
% White
81%
was 84%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Princeton Community High School

Princeton Community High School is one of the cozy 9-12 campuss in Princeton, Indiana, part of North Gibson School Corporation, with 580 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 29% below the state mean of about 816.

Within North Gibson School Corporation, which oversees 4 schools and 1,864 students, Princeton Community High School is one campus in the system.

On demographics, Princeton Community High School logs that nearly all students (81%) are White. Beyond that, the school reports 7% multiracial, 5% Hispanic, 4% Black, 2% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 90% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 45 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.6:1, putting Princeton Community High School tighter than the state norm the norm. About 38% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Gibson County indicate median household earnings sit near $67,573, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. Princeton Community High School is one of 13 public schools in Gibson County (combined enrollment of about 4,664 students).

Nearest neighbor: Princeton Comm Intermediate School, around 0.5 miles off. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

Princeton Community High School operates from a rural location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Princeton Community High School has edged down 4%, going from 604 students in 2018 to 580 in 2025. Class-load math has fell: from 14.5:1 in 2018 to 12.9:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Princeton Community High School typically covers fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Gibson County at a glance

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Population
33,000
Census ACS
Median income
$67,573
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
4,664 students

Quick facts

School name
Princeton Community High School
District
North Gibson School Corporation
Address
1101 N Main St, Princeton, IN 47670
Phone
(812) 385-2591
County
Gibson County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
580
Teachers (FTE)
45
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
223 (38%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
180777001326
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in North Gibson School Corporation
Other schools in Princeton
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Princeton Community High School
What is the total enrollment at Princeton Community High School?
Princeton Community High School enrolls approximately 580 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Princeton Community High School serve?
Princeton Community High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does Princeton Community High School have?
Princeton Community High School employs 45 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Princeton Community High School?
At Princeton Community High School, the student body is approximately 81% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Black, 2% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Princeton Community High School in?
Princeton Community High School is part of North Gibson School Corporation.
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