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Enrollment
437
High
DISTRICT 455 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TIPTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP·NCES 181140001843
Tipton High School
619 S Main St, Tipton, IN 46072 · (765) 675-7431 · Tipton County
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL437 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
161 students
DISTRICT 40% · 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 | 106 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 126 | 29% |
| Grade 11 | 105 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 100 | 23% |
Student demographics
23%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 21% · 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 Tipton Community School Corp. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Tipton High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 437 | #240 of 392 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.4:1 | #63 of 359 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.6% | #199 of 360 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 36.8% | #260 of 373 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -13.1% | #66 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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
437
-44 (-9%) vs 2020
-29% since 1990-91, when it was 618
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 12.0:1
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 | 437 | 35.2 | 12.4:1 | 37% (161) |
| 2023-24 | 454 | 36.2 | 12.6:1 | 38% (172) |
| 2022-23 | 439 | 37.7 | 11.7:1 | 33% (146) |
| 2020-21 | 481 | 40 | 12.0:1 | 36% (173) |
| 2017-18 | 503 | 41.7 | 12.1:1 | 31% (156) |
| 2015-16 | 555 | 37 | 15.0:1 | 34% (188) |
| 2010-11 | 565 | 35 | 16.1:1 | 26% (148) |
| 2000-01 | 601 | 37 | 16.2:1 | 12% (72) |
| 1990-91 | 618 | 41 | 15.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Tipton High School.
About Tipton High School
Tipton High School is a low-enrollment high school with its address in Tipton, Indiana. The school enrolls 437 students, from grades 9 through 12. An average school in this group (high schools in Indiana) has about 816 students.
Tipton Community School Corp has 3 schools; together they serve 1,366 students.
About 88% of the student body at Tipton High School is White. Other students are 7% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. The school's diversity index is 23%, meaning two students picked at random have a 23% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school employs the equivalent of 35.2 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 12.4:1. That is lower than the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana. The free or reduced-price lunch share, often used to gauge student poverty, is 37%.
Within Tipton County, the median household income is $76,156, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 24% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. In all, Tipton County has 5 public schools and roughly 2,152 students.
Nearby, Tipton Middle School is about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 more public schools inside five miles.
NCES describes the area around Tipton High School as Town: Fringe, meaning in a town close to an urbanized area.
The school enrolled 437 students in 2024-25, 44 fewer than the 481 it had in 2020-21.
To ask about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs, start a discussion on this page. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Tipton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
15,346
Census ACS
Median income
$76,156
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
2,152 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Tipton Community School Corp
- Tipton Elementary SchoolElementary · 621 students
- Tipton Middle SchoolMiddle · 308 students
Other schools in Tipton
- Tipton Elementary SchoolElementary · 621 students
- Tipton Middle SchoolMiddle · 308 students
Nearby schools
- Tipton Middle School0.2 mi · 308
- Tipton Elementary School0.2 mi · 621
- Tri Central Elementary6.9 mi · 397
- Tri Central Middle-High School7.0 mi · 389
- Hamilton Heights High School7.6 mi · 710
- Hamilton Heights Elementary School8.2 mi · 889
Frequently asked questions
About Tipton High SchoolHow large is Tipton High School?
Tipton High School enrolls approximately 437 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Tipton High School serve?
Tipton High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Tipton High School is approximately 12.4:1 (35 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Tipton High School?
Student demographics at Tipton High School are roughly 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Tipton High School public or private?
Tipton High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Tipton Community School Corp.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.