At a glance
Reported students
1,337
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
82.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana other enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 80 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
469
Muncie Central High School: 1,337 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 1,436
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.9:1
What the reported data says about Muncie Central High School
Muncie Central High School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Muncie. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Muncie Community Schools. NCES reports 1,337 students for 2024–25.
Among 80 combined / other schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 126 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above the Indiana median of 13.1:1 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 (53%) and Black (22.1%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.2%. 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 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Muncie Central High School
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 82.67 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black22.1%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial15.8%
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
17 distinct courses 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 Muncie Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Youth Opportunity Center
Other · Grades KG–12
47 reported students
Northside Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
630 reported students
West View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
538 reported students
East Washington Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
492 reported students
South View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
470 reported students
Southside Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
469 reported students
Public schools near Muncie Central High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Washington Academy Elementary · Muncie Community Schools | PK–05 | 492 | 0.8 mi |
| Excel Center - Muncie High · Charter · Excel Center - Muncie | 09–12 | 288 | 0.8 mi |
| Burris Laboratory School Other · Burris Laboratory School | KG–12 | 676 | 1.3 mi |
| Youth Opportunity Center Other · Muncie Community Schools | KG–12 | 47 | 2.6 mi |
| Delta Early Learning and Thinking Academy Other · Delaware Community School Corp | PK–PK | 12 | 5.8 mi |
| Wes-Del Preschool Other · Wes-Del Community Schools | PK–PK | 0 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Muncie Central High School
What grades does Muncie Central High School serve?
Muncie Central High School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Muncie Community Schools.
How many students attend Muncie Central High School?
Muncie Central High School reported 1,337 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 80 Indiana combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,436 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Muncie Central High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 1,337 students and 82.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Muncie Central High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Muncie Central High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Muncie Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Muncie Central High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Muncie Central High School in?
Muncie Central High School is part of Muncie Community Schools, based in Muncie, IN, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Muncie Central High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Washington Academy (0.8 mi), Excel Center - Muncie (0.8 mi), Burris Laboratory School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.