Summary:
The Southern Hancock County Com School Corp district in Indiana is home to a single high school, New Palestine High School, which serves grades 9-12. This standout school has consistently ranked in the top 10-15% of Indiana high schools over the past three years, with a ranking of 40 out of 431 schools in the most recent year.
Academically, New Palestine High School excels, with 64.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and 40.07% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics. The school also outperforms the state average in ILEARN/Biology End of Course assessments. Additionally, the school boasts an impressive 96.9% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average.
While the school's student population is predominantly white at 90.88%, the district spends $10,593 per student, slightly above the state average. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% is slightly higher than the state average but still relatively low, and the student-teacher ratio of 19.2 is within the typical range for high schools. Overall, New Palestine High School stands out as a high-performing institution within the Southern Hancock County Com School Corp district, providing a strong educational environment for its students.
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