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What's one thing Triton Central High School gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
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Enrollment
472
High
DISTRICT 471 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTHWESTERN CON SCHOOL CORP·NCES 180831001423
Triton Central High School
4774 W 600 N, Fairland, IN 46126 · (317) 835-3000 · Shelby County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL472 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
18.1:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.0:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
164 students
DISTRICT 39% · 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 | 111 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 122 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 134 | 28% |
| Grade 12 | 104 | 22% |
| Ungraded | 1 | 0% |
Student demographics
16%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 16% · 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 Northwestern Con School Corp. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Triton Central High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triton Central High School this school | 472 | 34.7% | N/A |
| Brownstown Central High School Brownstown | 463 | 35.2% | N/A |
| Southwood Jr-Sr High School Wabash | 445 | 33.7% | 42.8% |
| Centerville Sr High School Centerville | 518 | 36.1% | N/A |
| Henryville Jr & Sr High School Henryville | 487 | 33.1% | 29.9% |
| South Knox Middle-High School Vincennes | 562 | 35.1% | 29.6% |
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 Triton Central High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Shelby County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 472 | #216 of 392 | #2 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.1:1 | #300 of 359 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.6% | #261 of 360 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 34.7% | #274 of 373 | #6 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.9% | #186 of 201 | N/A |
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
472
+9 (+2%) vs 2020
-2% since 1990-91, when it was 484
Student : Teacher
18.1:1
was 17.1:1
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 | 472 | 26 | 18.1:1 | 35% (164) |
| 2023-24 | 469 | 28 | 16.8:1 | 38% (180) |
| 2022-23 | 457 | 27 | 16.9:1 | 37% (168) |
| 2020-21 | 463 | 27 | 17.1:1 | 29% (135) |
| 2017-18 | 481 | 25 | 19.2:1 | 27% (131) |
| 2015-16 | 467 | 25 | 18.7:1 | 31% (143) |
| 2010-11 | 525 | 25 | 21.0:1 | 24% (128) |
| 2000-01 | 468 | 26 | 18.0:1 | 9% (41) |
| 1990-91 | 484 | 27 | 17.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Triton Central High School.
About Triton Central High School
Fairland, Indiana, is home to Triton Central High School, a small high school. A total of 472 students attend the school, which covers grades 9 through 12. Against the 816-student average for high schools in Indiana, enrollment here is 42% lower.
Triton Central High School is one of 3 schools in Northwestern Con School Corp, which enrolls 1,414 students in total.
Federal enrollment data show Triton Central High School is 92% White. Enrollment also includes 3% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. County-wide, about 91% of residents are White. The school's diversity index is 16%, meaning two students picked at random have a 16% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
At Triton Central High School, 26 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 18.1:1. On average, high schools in Indiana have 16.6:1, compared with 18.1:1 here. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 35% of enrollment. That rate is below the 45% average among public schools in Shelby County.
Among Shelby County residents, the median household income is $72,190, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 22%, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. Besides Triton Central High School, Shelby County has 17 other public schools.
The school nearest to Triton Central High School is Triton Central Elementary School, at a distance of about 0.1 miles. Other public schools within five miles number 2.
The school's locale code, Rural: Distant, means it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
In 2020-21, Triton Central High School enrolled 463; in 2024-25, 472. The school's ratio rose from 17.1:1 to 18.1:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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Shelby County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
45,265
Census ACS
Median income
$72,190
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
7,418 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Northwestern Con School Corp
- Triton Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 516 students
- Triton Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 426 students
Other schools in Fairland
- Triton Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 516 students
- Triton Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 426 students
Nearby schools
- Triton Central Elementary School0.1 mi · 516
- Triton Central Middle School0.2 mi · 426
- Acton Elementary School6.0 mi · 275
- Clark Elementary School6.7 mi · 440
- Franklin Central Junior High7.3 mi · 1,797
- New Palestine Elementary School7.3 mi · 579
Frequently asked questions
About Triton Central High SchoolHow large is Triton Central High School?
Triton Central High School enrolls approximately 472 students in grades 09-12.
Is Triton Central High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Triton Central High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Triton Central High School have?
Triton Central High School employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Triton Central High School?
At Triton Central High School, the student body is approximately 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Triton Central High School public or private?
Triton Central High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Northwestern Con School Corp.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.