Paul Harding High School serves 701 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
701 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-34%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
28%
3%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
52%
13%
White
5%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)70-74%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paul Harding High School?
The graduation rate of Paul Harding High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Paul Harding High School?
701 students attend Paul Harding High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Paul Harding High School students are Black, 28% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Harding High School?
Paul Harding High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paul Harding High School offer ?
Paul Harding High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Paul Harding High School part of?
Paul Harding High School is part of East Allen County Schools School District.
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