Serving 2,893 students in grades 9-12, Center Grove 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 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,893 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Center Grove High School's student population of 2,893 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 144 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,893 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
144 teachers
Year Founded
1884
School Rankings
Center Grove 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 Center Grove High School is 0.37, 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
#280 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
4%
13%
White
79%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Grove High School's ranking?
Center Grove High School is ranked #280 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Center Grove High School often compared to?
Center Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenwood Community High School, Franklin Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Center Grove High School is 96%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Center Grove High School?
2,893 students attend Center Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Center Grove High School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Grove High School?
Center Grove High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Center Grove High School offer ?
Center Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center Grove High School part of?
Center Grove High School is part of Center Grove Community School Corp School District.
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