At a glance
Reported students
1,254
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
72.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana high enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
592
New Palestine High School: 1,254 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
17.3:1 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
- 1,165
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58.17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20:1
What the reported data says about New Palestine High School
New Palestine High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in New Palestine. It is one of 6 current school records connected to New Palestine Community Schools. NCES reports 1,254 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, above 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 (88.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.8%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.1%. 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. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking New Palestine High School
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.5 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.05
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.34
- 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
- White88.3%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black2.2%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.9%
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
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 New Palestine Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
New Palestine Jr High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
606 reported students
New Palestine Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
605 reported students
New Palestine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
579 reported students
Sugar Creek Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–04
577 reported students
Brandywine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
338 reported students
Public schools near New Palestine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Central High School High · Franklin Township Com Sch Corp | 09–12 | 3,438 | 7.2 mi |
| Triton Central High School High · Triton Central Schools | 09–12 | 472 | 7.5 mi |
| Warren Central High School High · MSD Warren Township | 09–12 | 3,391 | 7.7 mi |
| Greenfield-Central High School High · Greenfield-Central Com Schools | 09–12 | 1,413 | 7.7 mi |
| Walker Career Center High · MSD Warren Township | 06–12 | 0 | 7.8 mi |
| James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School High · Charter · James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School | 09–12 | 587 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New Palestine High School
What grades does New Palestine High School serve?
New Palestine High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New Palestine Community Schools.
How many students attend New Palestine High School?
New Palestine High School reported 1,254 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,165 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New Palestine High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 1,254 students and 72.5 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 New Palestine High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
New Palestine High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Palestine Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of New Palestine High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.8% 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 New Palestine High School in?
New Palestine High School is part of New Palestine Community Schools, based in New Palestine, IN, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near New Palestine High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Franklin Central High School (7.2 mi), Triton Central High School (7.5 mi), Warren Central High School (7.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.