Serving 558 students in grades 9-12, Garrett 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garrett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Garrett High School's student population of 558 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Mascot
Railroader
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1922
School Rankings
Garrett High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garrett High School is 0.24, 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
#889 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Garrett High School's ranking?
Garrett High School is ranked #889 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Garrett High School often compared to?
Garrett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dekalb High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garrett High School?
The graduation rate of Garrett High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Garrett High School?
558 students attend Garrett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Garrett High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garrett High School?
Garrett High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Garrett High School offer ?
Garrett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garrett High School part of?
Garrett High School is part of Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp School District.
School Reviews
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The school has no business punishing a student for what they do on time especially if it is not illegal! Schools should not be thought police!
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