Is Knightstown High School a good school?

Knightstown High School ranks 318 th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Knightstown High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 317 students attended Knightstown High School.

What is the racial makeup of Knightstown High School?

Students at Knightstown High School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Knightstown High School?

Knightstown High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Knightstown Elementary School Middle : Knightstown Intermediate School

Knightstown High School

Summary:

Knightstown High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Knightstown, Indiana, with a student population of 325. The school is part of the C A Beard Memorial School Corp district, which is ranked 213 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Knightstown High School stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94-95%) compared to the state and nearby schools like Greenfield-Central High School and New Castle High School. However, the school has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rates, reaching 94.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average and most nearby schools. On the other hand, Knightstown High School's chronic absenteeism rate of 20.1% in 2022-2023, while improved from the previous year, is still higher than the state average and many nearby schools.

Academically, Knightstown High School's performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with some areas of strength and others where the school is underperforming compared to the state and nearby schools like Eastern Hancock High School. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.94% to 49.23% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools. However, the school has seen an increase in spending per student, from $9,861 in 2018-2019 to $13,176 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

8149 W US Hwy 40
Knightstown, IN 46148

(765) 345-5153

District: C A Beard Memorial School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
318^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,176

Feeder schools for Knightstown High School:

Elementary:	Knightstown Elementary School
Middle:	Knightstown Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 317

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Knightstown High School ranks worse than 73.8% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.21. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Knightstown High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knightstown High School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Knightstown High School employs 27.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knightstown High School is $13,176.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Knightstown High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Knightstown High School 318^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Knightstown High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

C A Beard Memorial School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks C A Beard Memorial School Corp 213^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Knightstown High School

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Rank History for all students at Knightstown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	46.64	223^rd	349	36.1%
2006	54.43	191^st	349	45.3%
2007	52.82	199^th	354	43.8%
2008	62.25	144^th	360	60.0%
2009	54.55	201^st	364	44.8%
2010	39.48	208^th	362	42.5%
2011	30.23	278^th	364	23.6%
2012	34.88	254^th	373	31.9%
2013	46.31	160^th	353	54.7%
2014	66.59	63^rd	379	83.4%
2015	55.76	151^st	400	62.3%
2016	36.43	284^th	394	27.9%
2017	28.86	294^th	380	22.6%
2018	54.44	190^th	385	50.6%
2019	38.13	260^th	389	33.2%
2021	53.49	155^th	388	60.1%
2022	37.81	272^nd	409	33.5%
2023	46.34	201^st	398	49.5%
2024	26.21	318^th	431	26.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Knightstown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	32.12	193^rd	289	33.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Knightstown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.59	225^th	379	40.6%
2024	27.90	283^rd	377	24.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Knightstown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.64	202^nd	388	47.9%
2024	16.48	332^nd	392	15.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Knightstown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.37	189^th	383	50.7%
2024	30.94	276^th	392	29.6%

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Rank History for White students at Knightstown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	24.37	308^th	378	18.5%
2023	36.15	236^th	375	37.1%
2024	16.47	331^st	381	13.1%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Knightstown High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	668	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	669
1989	614	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	615
1990	579	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
1991	577	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	577
1992	606	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
1993	595	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	597
1994	581	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	581
1995	615	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	618
1996	615	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	618
1997	631	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	635
1998	643	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	643
1999	605	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	605
2000	624	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	626
2001	619	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	622
2002	645	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	648
2003	645	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	648
2004	426	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
2005	417	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
2006	466	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	467
2007	456	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	459
2008	455	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	1	460
2009	417	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	420
2010	388	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	6	394
2011	390	0	0	1	0	0	6	0	397
2012	385	0	0	0	0	0	6	0	391
2013	406	1	0	0	0	0	7	0	414
2014	383	2	0	0	0	0	4	0	389
2015	366	2	1	0	0	0	6	0	375
2016	377	2	2	0	0	0	5	0	386
2017	371	1	4	0	0	0	5	0	381
2018	363	0	3	1	0	0	6	0	373
2019	334	0	1	4	1	0	9	0	349
2020	325	0	2	5	0	0	8	0	340
2021	337	0	4	2	2	0	9	0	354
2022	312	0	2	4	2	1	7	0	328
2023	306	0	2	8	1	1	7	0	325
2024	300	0	1	9	1	1	5	0	317

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Knightstown High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	669	41.2	16.2	8.2
1989	615	42.2	14.5	6.8
1990	579	36.7	15.7	5.2
1991	577	39.7	14.5	5.7
1992	606	38.7	15.6	7.6
1993	597	38.1	15.7	7.9
1994	581	38.3	15.2	7.4
1995	618	39.3	15.7	8.1
1996	618	39.3	15.7	8.1
1997	635	38.7	16.4	7.4
1998	643	39.3	16.4	7.8
1999	605	40.3	15.0	11.7
2000	626	39.7	15.8	11.8
2001	622	38.6	16.1	13.3
2002	648	38.3	16.9	18.7
2003	648	38.3	16.9	18.7
2004	427	28.0	15.3	34
2005	418	29.0	14.4	29.2
2006	467	29.3	15.9	20.8
2007	459	n/a	n/a	22.8
2008	460	28.0	16.4	29.2
2009	420	27.2	15.4	32.3
2010	394	26.9	14.6	36.1
2011	397	26.4	14.9	35
2012	391	29.0	13.4	32.7
2013	414	28.5	14.5	37.9
2014	389	25.0	15.5	37.5
2015	375	25.0	15.0	35.2
2016	386	23.0	16.7	37.3
2017	381	24.9	15.2	36.5
2018	373	23.4	15.9	38.9
2019	349	23.1	15.1	39.5
2020	340	23.8	14.2	40.6
2021	354	22.0	16.0	48
2022	328	25.0	13.1	39.9
2023	325	20.8	15.6	49.2
2024	317	27.3	11.5	44.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Knightstown High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	669	41.2	16.2	8.2
1989	615	42.2	14.5	6.8
1990	579	36.7	15.7	5.2
1991	577	39.7	14.5	5.7
1992	606	38.7	15.6	7.6
1993	597	38.1	15.7	7.9
1994	581	38.3	15.2	7.4
1995	618	39.3	15.7	8.1
1996	618	39.3	15.7	8.1
1997	635	38.7	16.4	7.4
1998	643	39.3	16.4	7.8
1999	605	40.3	15.0	11.7
2000	626	39.7	15.8	11.8
2001	622	38.6	16.1	13.3
2002	648	38.3	16.9	18.7
2003	648	38.3	16.9	18.7
2004	427	28.0	15.3	34
2005	418	29.0	14.4	29.2
2006	467	29.3	15.9	20.8
2007	459	n/a	n/a	22.8
2008	460	28.0	16.4	29.2
2009	420	27.2	15.4	32.3
2010	394	26.9	14.6	36.1
2011	397	26.4	14.9	35
2012	391	29.0	13.4	32.7
2013	414	28.5	14.5	37.9
2014	389	25.0	15.5	37.5
2015	375	25.0	15.0	35.2
2016	386	23.0	16.7	37.3
2017	381	24.9	15.2	36.5
2018	373	23.4	15.9	38.9
2019	349	23.1	15.1	39.5
2020	340	23.8	14.2	40.6
2021	354	22.0	16.0	48
2022	328	25.0	13.1	39.9
2023	325	20.8	15.6	49.2
2024	317	27.3	11.5	44.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Knightstown High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$33 (0.3%)	$9,828 (99.7%)	$9,861
2020	$43 (0.4%)	$10,736 (99.6%)	$10,780
2021	$618 (5.3%)	$11,066 (94.7%)	$11,684
2022	$805 (6.1%)	$12,371 (93.9%)	$13,176

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Knightstown High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 260^th of 389 High schools	Ranks 201^st of 398 High schools	16.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Knightstown High School)	18.6	27.2	8.6%
End of Course Biology (C A Beard Memorial School Corp)	18.6	27.2	8.6%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	349	325	6.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	4	8	100%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	334	306	8.4%
Two or More Races	9	7	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.5%	49.2%	9.7%

Schools Near Knightstown High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Knightstown High School	Public	9-12	8149 W US Hwy 40	Knightstown	46148	Henry County	C A Beard Memorial School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 345-5153	317	27	11.5	44.8%	300 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.6%)	26.2	318^th of 431 public high schools	26.2%		46.3	201^st of 398 public high schools	49.5%	117	36.6	9.9									26.7	$13,176	$805	$12,371
New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy	Public	9-12	10892 N In-140	Knightstown	46148	Henry County	New Castle Community School Corp	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(877) 860-0003	75	4	19.5	4.0%	58 (77.3%)	11 (14.7%)	3 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.0%)	11.6	381^st of 431 public high schools	11.6%					(n/a)	22.2	3.7									14.3
Eastern Hancock High School	Public	9-12	10320 E 250 N	Charlottesville	46117	Hancock County	Eastern Hancock County Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 936-5595	378	24	15.8	28.0%	363 (96.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	51.5	190^th of 431 public high schools	55.9%		42.6	225^th of 398 public high schools	43.5%	35	47.2	22.5									39.0	$10,405	$424	$9,981
Tri Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	6972 S St Rd 103	Straughn	47387	Henry County	South Henry School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 987-7988	460	35	13.3	52.2%	439 (95.4%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	16.6	362^nd of 431 public high schools	16.0%		26.9	304^th of 398 public high schools	23.6%	58	33.3	5.6	31.1	31.7	38.3	33.5	28.4	11.7	10.0	17.5	12.3	$10,585	$465	$10,119
Morristown Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	223 S Patterson St	Morristown	46161	Shelby County	Shelby Eastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 763-1221	327	26	12.6	40.7%	310 (94.8%)	3 (0.9%)	5 (1.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.8%)	56.7	157^th of 431 public high schools	63.6%		53.2	160^th of 398 public high schools	59.8%	3	53.7	22.0	50.0	44.9	31.1	42.7	62.5	46.9	26.7	46.7	42.9	$11,391	$634	$10,757
New Castle High School	Public	9-12	801 Parkview Dr	New Castle	47362	Henry County	New Castle Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 593-6670	824	63	13.0	44.9%	709 (86.0%)	16 (1.9%)	42 (5.1%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.3%)	52.5	183^rd of 431 public high schools	57.5%		46.1	203^rd of 398 public high schools	49.0%	20	53.4	19.4									38.3	$11,304	$1,688	$9,616
Greenfield-Central High School	Public	9-12	810 N Broadway	Greenfield	46140	Hancock County	Greenfield-Central Com Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 462-9211	1,430	89	16.1	36.9%	1,260 (88.1%)	33 (2.3%)	70 (4.9%)	17 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (3.4%)	56.9	155^th of 431 public high schools	64.0%		59.7	124^th of 398 public high schools	68.8%	31	53.8	22.5									39.9	$8,995	$406	$8,589
Rushville Consolidated High School	Public	9-12	1201 Lions Path	Rushville	46173	Rush County	Rush County Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 932-3901	645	52	12.3	52.7%	590 (91.5%)	4 (0.6%)	18 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.8%)	52.6	182^nd of 431 public high schools	57.8%		52.2	165^th of 398 public high schools	58.5%	17	47.0	26.2									36.1	$11,487	$909	$10,578
Shenandoah High School	Public	9-12	7354 W Us 36	Middletown	47356	Henry County	Shenandoah School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 354-6640	400	27	14.6	40.3%	382 (95.5%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	44.6	231^st of 431 public high schools	46.4%		59	129^th of 398 public high schools	67.6%	102	45.1	26.4									25.7	$10,132	$362	$9,770
Pendleton Juvenile Correctional	Public	5-12	9310 S Sr 67	Pendleton	46064	Hamilton County	Indiana Department of Correction	No	No	No	No	(765) 778-3778	180	30	6.0		84 (46.7%)	56 (31.1%)	15 (8.3%)	3 (1.7%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (11.1%)	9.6	385^th of 431 public high schools	10.7%		3.6	393^rd of 398 public high schools	1.3%	8	22.2	0.0

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