Caston Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Caston Junior-Senior High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in Rochester, Indiana, with a total enrollment of 444 students. The school is part of the Caston School Corporation, which is ranked 151 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Caston Junior-Senior High School has some notable strengths, such as consistently high four-year graduation rates ranging from 89.1% to 94.6% over the past five years, which are generally higher than the nearby schools like Tippecanoe Valley High School and Lewis Cass High School. However, the school faces challenges in areas like chronic absenteeism, which is higher than the state average at 18.8%, and test scores in ILEARN/English Language Arts and ILEARN/Math, which are generally lower than the state averages. Interestingly, the school's SAT scores in Evidence-based Reading and Writing are closer to the state average.

Caston Junior-Senior High School has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 60.36% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. When analyzing student subgroups, the school performs better for male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to female students and white students, respectively. This suggests the school may be addressing the needs of these specific subgroups more effectively. By learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools, such as Pioneer Junior-Senior High School, and addressing the specific needs of its student population, Caston Junior-Senior High School has the potential to improve its overall academic performance and provide a more equitable education for all its students.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 9815 S State Rd 25
       Rochester, IN  46975


(574) 857-3505

District: Caston School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
114th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,100 Help


Feeder schools for Caston Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:    Caston Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  444

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.3%
Hispanic:
6.8%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Caston Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 59% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details Caston Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 73.5% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.32. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Caston Junior-Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caston Junior-Senior High School is 15.8. (See more...)
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Compare Caston Junior-Senior High School employs 28 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caston Junior-Senior High School is $10,100.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Caston Junior-Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Caston Junior-Senior High School 199th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Caston Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Caston Junior-Senior High School 114th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Caston Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Caston School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Caston School Corporation 132nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Caston Junior-Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 50.66 214th 370 42.2%
2006 43.22 260th 375 30.7%
2007 43.88 265th 382 30.6%
2008 65.53 125th 392 68.1%
2009 35.69 325th 423 23.2%
2010 59.26 198th 428 53.7%
2011 52.66 261st 451 42.1%
2012 33.37 352nd 447 21.3%
2013 31.83 349th 444 21.4%
2014 19.89 405th 470 13.8%
2015 39.09 342nd 485 29.5%
2016 48.72 292nd 494 40.9%
2017 48.90 280th 472 40.7%
2018 52.78 258th 473 45.5%
2019 31.00 341st 470 27.4%
2021 31.36 337th 483 30.2%
2022 29.15 357th 490 27.1%
2023 42.37 277th 489 43.4%
2024 58.19 199th 485 59.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Caston Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Caston Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 29.54 294th 349 15.8%
2006 42.76 255th 349 26.9%
2007 35.22 282nd 354 20.3%
2008 41.10 258th 360 28.3%
2009 51.57 225th 364 38.2%
2010 43.03 179th 362 50.6%
2011 46.76 182nd 364 50.0%
2012 35.40 248th 373 33.5%
2013 37.49 209th 353 40.8%
2014 33.25 259th 379 31.7%
2015 46.63 216th 400 46.0%
2016 53.33 183rd 394 53.6%
2017 41.65 245th 380 35.5%
2018 41.18 254th 385 34.0%
2019 51.78 173rd 389 55.5%
2021 41.54 233rd 388 39.9%
2022 48.51 220th 409 46.2%
2023 45.70 206th 398 48.2%
2024 63.32 114th 431 73.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Caston Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.26 156th 379 58.8%
2024 71.04 66th 377 82.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Caston Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.99 177th 388 54.4%
2024 47.00 195th 392 50.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Caston Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.41 227th 383 40.7%
2024 72.17 74th 392 81.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Caston Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.54 286th 378 24.3%
2023 39.60 216th 375 42.4%
2024 55.87 133rd 381 65.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Caston Junior-Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 398 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1989 390 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1990 390 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1991 378 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1992 382 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1993 392 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1994 396 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1995 392 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 395
1996 392 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 395
1997 389 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 391
1998 369 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1999 389 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2000 362 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2001 368 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2002 374 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2003 374 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2004 391 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2005 394 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2006 374 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2007 379 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 1 389
2008 337 1 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2009 345 2 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2010 368 1 1 11 0 n/a n/a 3 384
2011 361 0 1 14 1 0 4 0 381
2012 367 0 1 19 0 0 4 0 391
2013 382 0 3 17 0 0 4 0 406
2014 375 1 2 22 0 0 5 0 405
2015 365 2 3 20 1 0 4 0 395
2016 327 1 3 19 0 0 6 0 356
2017 309 2 2 18 0 0 7 0 338
2018 297 0 1 18 1 0 7 0 324
2019 337 2 2 29 1 0 6 0 377
2020 338 1 1 29 0 0 8 0 377
2021 330 1 0 29 0 0 7 0 367
2022 372 1 1 30 0 1 11 0 416
2023 401 1 0 30 0 1 11 0 444

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Caston Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 402 22.2 18.1 0
1989 392 22.9 17.1 13.8
1990 392 23.2 16.8 5.9
1991 382 22.7 16.8 6.3
1992 386 23.2 16.6 13.7
1993 395 23.8 16.6 11.1
1994 398 24.2 16.4 10.1
1995 395 23.2 17.0 9.7
1996 395 23.2 17.0 9.7
1997 391 24.9 15.7 7.7
1998 369 23.9 15.4 11.4
1999 392 24.4 16.1 16.8
2000 365 23.0 15.9 16.2
2001 371 25.4 14.6 20.5
2002 376 22.3 16.9 21.8
2003 376 22.3 16.9 21.8
2004 392 21.8 18.0 25.3
2005 396 22.0 18.0 26.5
2006 381 21.9 17.4 27.8
2007 389 n/a n/a 29.4
2008 347 24.2 14.3 28
2009 354 24.3 14.6 33.3
2010 384 26.3 14.5 40.2
2011 381 24.6 15.4 40.2
2012 391 26.0 15.0 37.6
2013 406 23.0 17.6 40.9
2014 405 23.5 17.2 38.8
2015 395 26.0 15.1 44.1
2016 356 25.0 14.2 43.3
2017 338 28.9 11.6 41.4
2018 324 27.6 11.7 38.9
2019 377 24.0 15.7 40.1
2020 377 25.2 14.9 35.3
2021 367 27.1 13.5 44.1
2022 416 27.0 15.4 45.7
2023 444 28.0 15.8 60.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Caston Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 402 22.2 18.1 0
1989 392 22.9 17.1 13.8
1990 392 23.2 16.8 5.9
1991 382 22.7 16.8 6.3
1992 386 23.2 16.6 13.7
1993 395 23.8 16.6 11.1
1994 398 24.2 16.4 10.1
1995 395 23.2 17.0 9.7
1996 395 23.2 17.0 9.7
1997 391 24.9 15.7 7.7
1998 369 23.9 15.4 11.4
1999 392 24.4 16.1 16.8
2000 365 23.0 15.9 16.2
2001 371 25.4 14.6 20.5
2002 376 22.3 16.9 21.8
2003 376 22.3 16.9 21.8
2004 392 21.8 18.0 25.3
2005 396 22.0 18.0 26.5
2006 381 21.9 17.4 27.8
2007 389 n/a n/a 29.4
2008 347 24.2 14.3 28
2009 354 24.3 14.6 33.3
2010 384 26.3 14.5 40.2
2011 381 24.6 15.4 40.2
2012 391 26.0 15.0 37.6
2013 406 23.0 17.6 40.9
2014 405 23.5 17.2 38.8
2015 395 26.0 15.1 44.1
2016 356 25.0 14.2 43.3
2017 338 28.9 11.6 41.4
2018 324 27.6 11.7 38.9
2019 377 24.0 15.7 40.1
2020 377 25.2 14.9 35.3
2021 367 27.1 13.5 44.1
2022 416 27.0 15.4 45.7
2023 444 28.0 15.8 60.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Caston Junior-Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $150 (1.6%) $9,195 (98.4%) $9,345
2020 $388 (4.2%) $8,933 (95.8%) $9,321
2021 $753 (7.1%) $9,779 (92.9%) $10,532
2022 $566 (5.6%) $9,534 (94.4%) $10,100

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Caston Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 341st of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 277th of 489 Middle schools
 15.9%
Ranks 173rd of 389 High schoolsRanks 206th of 398 High schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Caston Junior-Senior High School)34.132.8
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Caston School Corporation)34.132.8
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Caston Junior-Senior High School)36.425.4
 11%
   6th Grade Math (Caston School Corporation)36.425.4
 11%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Caston Junior-Senior High School)45.540.3
 5.2%
   6th Grade Science (Caston School Corporation)45.540.3
 5.2%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Caston Junior-Senior High School)41.534.2
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Caston School Corporation)41.534.2
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Caston Junior-Senior High School)26.419
 7.4%
   7th Grade Math (Caston School Corporation)26.419
 7.4%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Caston Junior-Senior High School)38.240
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Caston School Corporation)38.240
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Caston Junior-Senior High School)14.513.9
 0.6%
   8th Grade Math (Caston School Corporation)14.513.9
 0.6%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (Caston Junior-Senior High School)40.422.7
 17.7%
   End of Course Biology (Caston School Corporation)40.422.7
 17.7%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students377444
 17.8%
African American21
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic2930
 3.4%
Pacific Islander01
White337401
 19%
Two or More Races611
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.1%60.4%
 20.3%


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Caston Junior-Senior High School ranks 114th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Caston Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Caston Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 444 students attended Caston Junior-Senior High School.

Students at Caston Junior-Senior High School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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