Serving 600 students in grades 9-12, Princeton Community 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 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Princeton Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Princeton Community High School's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Rankings
Princeton Community 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 Princeton Community High School is 0.34, 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)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
5%
13%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Princeton Community High School's ranking?
Princeton Community 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 Princeton Community High School often compared to?
Princeton Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gibson Southern High School, Waldo J Wood Memorial 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 Princeton Community High School?
The graduation rate of Princeton Community High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Princeton Community High School?
600 students attend Princeton Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Princeton Community High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Princeton Community High School?
Princeton Community High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Princeton Community High School offer ?
Princeton Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Princeton Community High School part of?
Princeton Community High School is part of North Gibson School Corporation School District.
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