At a glance
Reported students
472
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana high enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
472
Triton Central High School: 472 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
18.2:1 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
- 461
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
What the reported data says about Triton Central High School
Triton Central High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fairland. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Triton Central Schools. NCES reports 472 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 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.2:1, 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 (91.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Triton Central High School
- 1How do the reported 18.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 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
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- 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
- White91.7%
- Hispanic2.8%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
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
No students enrolled 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 Triton Central Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Triton Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
516 reported students
Triton Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
426 reported students
Public schools near Triton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triton Central Elementary School Elementary · Triton Central Schools | PK–04 | 516 | 0.1 mi |
| New Palestine High School High · New Palestine Community Schools | 09–12 | 1,254 | 7.5 mi |
| Excel Center - Shelbyville High · Charter · Excel Center - Shelbyville | 09–12 | 131 | 7.8 mi |
| Blue River Career Programs High · Blue River Career Programs | 06–12 | 0 | 8.2 mi |
| Shelbyville Sr High School High · Shelbyville Central Schools | 09–12 | 1,068 | 8.6 mi |
| Franklin Central High School High · Franklin Township Com Sch Corp | 09–12 | 3,438 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Triton Central High School
What grades does Triton Central High School serve?
Triton Central High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Triton Central Schools.
How many students attend Triton Central High School?
Triton Central High School reported 472 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 461 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Triton Central High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.2:1, based on 472 students and 26 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 Triton Central High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Triton Central High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Triton Central Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Triton Central High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.7% 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 Triton Central High School in?
Triton Central High School is part of Triton Central Schools, based in Fairland, IN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Triton Central High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Triton Central Elementary School (0.1 mi), New Palestine High School (7.5 mi), Excel Center - Shelbyville (7.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.