Castle High School, previously known as John H. Castle High School is a public high school located about a mile northeast of Newburgh, Indiana on Indiana 261. Castle is one of three high schools in the Warrick County School Corporation.
Serving 1,968 students in grades 9-12, Castle High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,968 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Castle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Castle High School's student population of 1,968 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,968 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
Castle High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castle High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#301 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
3%
13%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castle High School's ranking?
Castle High School is ranked #301 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Castle High School often compared to?
Castle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boonville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Castle High School?
The graduation rate of Castle High School is 93%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Castle High School?
1,968 students attend Castle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Castle High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castle High School?
Castle High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Castle High School offer ?
Castle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Castle High School part of?
Castle High School is part of Warrick County School Corp School District.
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