Benjamin Bosse High School, referred to as Evansville Bosse High School by the IHSAA, is a public high school of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Bosse is the third smallest high school by enrollment of Vanderburgh County's nine high schools.
Serving 826 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Benjamin Bosse High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 826 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benjamin Bosse High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Benjamin Bosse High School's student population of 826 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
826 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. May 20, 2026
Campus Size
42
School Motto
P.R.I.D.E. in ourselves, our school, and our community.
School Rankings
Benjamin Bosse High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Bosse High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1524 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
38%
13%
White
30%
63%
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Bosse High School's ranking?
Benjamin Bosse High School is ranked #1524 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Benjamin Bosse High School often compared to?
Benjamin Bosse High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Francis Joseph Reitz High School, North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benjamin Bosse High School?
The graduation rate of Benjamin Bosse High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Benjamin Bosse High School?
826 students attend Benjamin Bosse High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Benjamin Bosse High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benjamin Bosse High School?
Benjamin Bosse High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Benjamin Bosse High School offer ?
Benjamin Bosse High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Bosse High School part of?
Benjamin Bosse High School is part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp School District.
In what neighborhood is Benjamin Bosse High School located?
Benjamin Bosse High School is located in the Greater Lincolnshire neighborhood of Evansville, IN.
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