At a glance
Reported students
289
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana high enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
310
Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch: 289 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 354
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
What the reported data says about Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch
Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in New Castle. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Blue River Valley Schools. NCES reports 289 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (95.5%) and multiracial (2.1%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95.5%
- Hispanic1.7%
- Black0%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Blue River Valley Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue River Valley Elementary Sch Elementary · Blue River Valley Schools | PK–06 | 331 | 0.1 mi |
| Wilbur Wright Elementary School Elementary · New Castle Community School Corp | PK–06 | 305 | 4.7 mi |
| Eastwood Elementary School Elementary · New Castle Community School Corp | PK–06 | 257 | 5.6 mi |
| New Castle Area Vocational Sch High · New Castle Community School Corp | 06–12 | 0 | 6.7 mi |
| New Castle High School High · New Castle Community School Corp | 09–12 | 828 | 6.7 mi |
| Cowan High School High · Cowan Community School Corp | 07–12 | 318 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch
What grades does Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch serve?
Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Blue River Valley Schools.
How many students attend Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch?
Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch reported 289 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 354 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 289 students and 21.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Blue River Valley Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch in?
Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch is part of Blue River Valley Schools, based in New Castle, IN, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blue River Valley Elementary Sch (0.1 mi), Wilbur Wright Elementary School (4.7 mi), Eastwood Elementary School (5.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.