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Tipton High School

Grades 09–12 · High · Tipton, IN · NCES 181140001843

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619 S Main St · Tipton, IN 46072

At a glance

Reported students

437

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

35.17

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Indiana high enrollment

44th percentile

Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

437

Tipton High School: 437 reported students.

State peer staffing position

25th percentile

12.4:1 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
468
Teachers (FTE)
32.61
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1

What the reported data says about Tipton High School

Tipton High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tipton. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Tipton Community School Corp. NCES reports 437 students for 2024–25.

Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, below 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 (87.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. 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 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Tipton High School

  1. 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
2.4%
Students with disabilities
13%
Free/reduced-price lunch
36.8%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
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

  • White87.6%
  • Hispanic6.6%
  • Black0.9%
  • Asian1.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
  • Multiracial3.2%

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

6 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 Tipton Community School Corp

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Tipton Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

308 reported students

Tipton Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

621 reported students

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Public schools near Tipton 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.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Tipton Middle School

Middle · Tipton Community School Corp

06–083080.2 mi
Tipton Elementary School

Elementary · Tipton Community School Corp

PK–056210.2 mi
Tri Central Elementary

Elementary · Tri-Central Community Schools

PK–053976.9 mi
Tri Central Middle-High School

High · Tri-Central Community Schools

06–123897 mi
Hamilton Heights High School

High · Hamilton Heights School Corp

09–127107.6 mi
Hamilton Heights Elementary School

Elementary · Hamilton Heights School Corp

PK–048898.2 mi

Frequently asked questions about Tipton High School

What grades does Tipton High School serve?

Tipton High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Tipton Community School Corp.

How many students attend Tipton High School?

Tipton High School reported 437 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 468 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Tipton High School?

The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 437 students and 35.17 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 Tipton High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Tipton High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tipton Community School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Tipton High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

36.8% 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 Tipton High School in?

Tipton High School is part of Tipton Community School Corp, based in Tipton, IN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Tipton High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tipton Middle School (0.2 mi), Tipton Elementary School (0.2 mi), Tri Central Elementary (6.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.