Castle High School

Summary:

Castle High School is a public high school located in Newburgh, Indiana, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,961. The school is part of the Warrick County School Corporation, which is ranked 30th out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Castle High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Indiana, ranking 25th out of 431 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is significantly higher than the nearby Boonville High School (ranked 278th) and Tecumseh High School (ranked 83rd), both of which are also part of the Warrick County School Corporation. Castle High School students outperform their peers in the Warrick County School Corporation and the state of Indiana on standardized tests, with 69.68% of 11th-graders proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, compared to 60.92% for the district, and 42.11% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics, compared to 32.63% for the district.

Castle High School's consistent academic excellence is further demonstrated by its high four-year graduation rate of 94.3% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the 85.6% rate at Boonville High School. Additionally, Castle High School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 6.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to higher rates at nearby schools like South Spencer High School (22.0%) and Boonville High School (17.3%).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3344 Hwy 261
       Newburgh, IN  47630


(812) 853-3331

District: Warrick County School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
43rd of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,129 Help


Feeder schools for Castle High School:

Elementary:    Chandler Elementary School
    John H Castle Elementary School
    Newburgh Elementary School
    Sharon Elementary School
    More...
Middle:    Castle North Middle School
    Castle South Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  1,968

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.1%
Two or more races:
6.1%
Hispanic:
5.2%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.7% Help


 See top rated Indiana high schools

 Compare Castle High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Castle High School ranks better than 90% of high schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Warrick County School Corp District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.25. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Castle High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Castle High School has the largest high school student body size in the Warrick County School Corp District. Racial makeup is: White (83.1%), two or more races (6.1%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 25.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Warrick County School Corp District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Castle High School is 18.5, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Warrick County School Corp District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Castle High School employs 106.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Castle High School is $9,129, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Warrick County School Corp District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Castle High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Castle High School 43rd of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Castle High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Asian students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Warrick County School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Warrick County School Corp 29th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Castle High School?

Rank History for Castle High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Castle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 84.87 30th 349 91.4%
2006 83.34 32nd 349 90.8%
2007 82.79 35th 354 90.1%
2008 83.15 30th 360 91.7%
2009 83.81 36th 364 90.1%
2010 79.54 16th 362 95.6%
2011 79.04 20th 364 94.5%
2012 70.03 46th 373 87.7%
2013 74.35 26th 353 92.6%
2014 66.98 61st 379 83.9%
2015 73.41 40th 400 90.0%
2016 82.31 29th 394 92.6%
2017 84.60 25th 380 93.4%
2018 89.42 24th 385 93.8%
2019 81.46 33rd 389 91.5%
2021 85.31 24th 388 93.8%
2022 90.83 27th 409 93.4%
2023 84.17 29th 398 92.7%
2024 82.25 43rd 431 90.0%
See the entire list of Indiana High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Castle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.70 18th 94 80.9%
2023 65.78 32nd 104 69.2%
2024 45.14 49th 102 52.0%
See the entire list of Best Indiana High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Castle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.10 38th 285 86.7%
2024 85.24 31st 289 89.3%
See the entire list of Best Indiana High Schools for Special Education Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.21 65th 379 82.8%
2024 82.64 32nd 377 91.5%
See the entire list of Best Indiana High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Castle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.13 35th 388 91.0%
2024 79.55 46th 392 88.3%
See the entire list of Best Indiana High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Castle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.13 29th 383 92.4%
2024 83.28 31st 392 92.1%
See the entire list of Best Indiana High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Castle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.08 10th 44 77.3%
2023 72.16 15th 49 69.4%
2024 53.63 27th 47 42.6%
See the entire list of Best Indiana High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Castle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.77 15th 125 88.0%
2024 84.64 17th 132 87.1%
See the entire list of Best Indiana High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Castle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.56 42nd 164 74.4%
2023 91.95 9th 166 94.6%
2024 77.23 33rd 184 82.1%
See the entire list of Best Indiana High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Castle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 87.26 40th 378 89.4%
2023 80.95 39th 375 89.6%
2024 80.45 42nd 381 89.0%
See the entire list of Best Indiana High Schools for White Students!

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.

Castle High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 




Data source: Indiana Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Castle High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Castle High School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Castle High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1737 19 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1762
1989 1673 21 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1707
1990 1597 21 7 5 4 n/a n/a 0 1634
1991 1579 20 8 5 12 n/a n/a 0 1624
1992 1594 18 8 5 10 n/a n/a 0 1635
1993 1618 23 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1653
1994 1592 25 12 2 5 n/a n/a 0 1636
1995 1536 17 4 2 2 n/a n/a 3 1564
1996 1536 17 4 2 2 n/a n/a 3 1564
1997 1509 19 5 2 4 n/a n/a 0 1539
1998 1528 21 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1559
1999 1508 20 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1544
2000 1459 22 21 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1507
2001 1477 29 25 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1536
2002 1554 36 35 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1633
2003 1554 36 35 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1633
2004 1590 34 40 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1673
2005 1629 29 32 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1699
2006 1675 35 30 9 4 n/a n/a 0 1753
2007 1691 33 32 13 3 n/a n/a 14 1786
2008 1705 25 27 19 2 n/a n/a 25 1803
2009 1709 29 33 26 4 n/a n/a 30 1831
2010 1744 42 36 36 3 n/a n/a 35 1896
2011 1764 34 36 39 3 0 42 0 1918
2012 1744 37 41 42 3 1 57 0 1925
2013 1722 38 42 50 4 0 64 0 1920
2014 1689 35 56 51 4 2 81 0 1918
2015 1701 37 57 50 5 1 89 0 1940
2016 1727 31 52 52 6 0 87 0 1955
2017 1714 36 58 54 3 0 83 0 1948
2018 1667 34 61 53 3 0 96 0 1914
2019 1709 45 70 57 2 0 93 0 1976
2020 1647 43 65 55 2 0 93 0 1905
2021 1612 45 61 67 3 0 106 0 1894
2022 1649 53 50 76 3 1 112 0 1944
2023 1633 55 60 92 3 1 117 0 1961
2024 1635 55 52 102 2 1 121 0 1968

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Castle High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1762 80.5 21.8 1.6
1989 1707 83.3 20.4 2.2
1990 1634 83.3 19.6 2.6
1991 1624 83.3 19.4 3.7
1992 1635 83.7 19.5 4.4
1993 1653 83.7 19.7 3.7
1994 1636 85.2 19.2 3.5
1995 1564 85.5 18.3 2.9
1996 1564 85.5 18.3 2.9
1997 1539 85.7 18.0 3.2
1998 1559 85.8 18.2 3.4
1999 1544 86.4 17.9 5.4
2000 1507 84.9 17.8 4.5
2001 1536 86.3 17.8 4.4
2002 1633 89.1 18.3 5.1
2003 1633 89.1 18.3 5.1
2004 1673 88.8 18.8 5.7
2005 1699 88.6 19.2 6.3
2006 1753 88.8 19.7 9.6
2007 1786 n/a n/a 8.1
2008 1803 93.3 19.3 8.4
2009 1831 93.0 19.7 10.7
2010 1896 94.0 20.1 13.1
2011 1918 87.8 21.8 13.4
2012 1925 97.0 19.8 16.1
2013 1920 100.0 19.2 17.9
2014 1918 100.0 19.1 19.7
2015 1940 98.0 19.7 19.6
2016 1955 100.0 19.5 16.7
2017 1948 100.2 19.4 16.8
2018 1914 101.3 18.8 19
2019 1976 103.9 19.0 19.6
2020 1905 99.2 19.1 21.2
2021 1894 100.9 18.7 20.3
2022 1944 109.8 17.7 18.3
2023 1961 104.0 18.8 25.5
2024 1968 106.2 18.5 25.7

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 Castle High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1762 80.5 21.8 1.6
1989 1707 83.3 20.4 2.2
1990 1634 83.3 19.6 2.6
1991 1624 83.3 19.4 3.7
1992 1635 83.7 19.5 4.4
1993 1653 83.7 19.7 3.7
1994 1636 85.2 19.2 3.5
1995 1564 85.5 18.3 2.9
1996 1564 85.5 18.3 2.9
1997 1539 85.7 18.0 3.2
1998 1559 85.8 18.2 3.4
1999 1544 86.4 17.9 5.4
2000 1507 84.9 17.8 4.5
2001 1536 86.3 17.8 4.4
2002 1633 89.1 18.3 5.1
2003 1633 89.1 18.3 5.1
2004 1673 88.8 18.8 5.7
2005 1699 88.6 19.2 6.3
2006 1753 88.8 19.7 9.6
2007 1786 n/a n/a 8.1
2008 1803 93.3 19.3 8.4
2009 1831 93.0 19.7 10.7
2010 1896 94.0 20.1 13.1
2011 1918 87.8 21.8 13.4
2012 1925 97.0 19.8 16.1
2013 1920 100.0 19.2 17.9
2014 1918 100.0 19.1 19.7
2015 1940 98.0 19.7 19.6
2016 1955 100.0 19.5 16.7
2017 1948 100.2 19.4 16.8
2018 1914 101.3 18.8 19
2019 1976 103.9 19.0 19.6
2020 1905 99.2 19.1 21.2
2021 1894 100.9 18.7 20.3
2022 1944 109.8 17.7 18.3
2023 1961 104.0 18.8 25.5
2024 1968 106.2 18.5 25.7

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 Castle High School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $274 (3.5%) $7,594 (96.5%) $7,868
2020 $149 (1.8%) $8,063 (98.2%) $8,212
2021 $356 (4.2%) $8,104 (95.8%) $8,460
2022 $614 (6.7%) $8,515 (93.3%) $9,129

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Castle High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 33rd of 389 High schoolsRanks 29th of 398 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Castle High School)5548.2
 6.8%
   End of Course Biology (Warrick County School Corp)54.341.8
 12.5%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students19761961
 0.8%
African American4555
 22.2%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian7060
 14.3%
Hispanic5792
 61.4%
Pacific Islander01
White17091633
 4.4%
Two or More Races93117
 25.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.6%25.5%
 5.9%


Schools Near Castle High School









Frequently Asked Questions about Castle High School

Yes. Castle High School ranks in the top 10.0% of Indiana high schools.

Students at Castle High School are 83% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,968 students attended Castle High School.


Rate Castle High School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Castle High School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 37 milliseconds.