Charlestown Senior High School

Public 9-12

 Monroe/Park Sts
       Charlestown, IN  47111


(812) 256-3328

District: Greater Clark County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
236th of 403 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,425 Help


Feeder schools for Charlestown Senior High School:

Elementary:    Jonathan Jennings Elementary School
    Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
Middle:    Charlestown Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  788

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.8%
Hispanic:
11.5%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.1% Help


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Compare Details Charlestown Senior High School ranks worse than 58.6% of high schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Greater Clark County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.17. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Charlestown Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.8%), Hispanic (11.5%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Greater Clark County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charlestown Senior High School is 16.2. 1 high schools in the Greater Clark County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Charlestown Senior High School employs 48.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charlestown Senior High School is $10,425. 1 high schools in the Greater Clark County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Charlestown Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlestown Senior High School 236th of 403 Indiana public high schools. (See Charlestown Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Greater Clark County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Greater Clark County Schools 212th of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Charlestown Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Charlestown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 33.65 287th 349 17.8%
2006 35.82 283rd 349 18.9%
2007 36.35 278th 354 21.5%
2008 48.35 234th 360 35.0%
2009 52.52 222nd 364 39.0%
2010 20.11 319th 362 11.9%
2011 39.94 220th 364 39.6%
2012 52.49 137th 373 63.3%
2013 35.90 220th 353 37.7%
2014 53.10 134th 379 64.6%
2015 58.86 127th 400 68.3%
2016 54.35 174th 394 55.8%
2017 70.49 80th 380 78.9%
2018 65.64 121st 385 68.6%
2019 47.88 200th 389 48.6%
2021 37.61 254th 388 34.5%
2022 55.69 181st 409 55.7%
2023 41.17 236th 398 40.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Charlestown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.06 71st 104 31.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Charlestown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.66 241st 285 15.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Charlestown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.21 171st 379 54.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Charlestown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.73 233rd 388 39.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Charlestown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.56 226th 383 41.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Charlestown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.26 30th 125 76.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Charlestown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.51 78th 164 52.4%
2023 52.28 67th 166 59.6%
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Rank History for White students at Charlestown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.99 186th 378 50.8%
2023 34.90 248th 375 33.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Open Quote This school has so many programs to offer to their students from the freshman year to graduation. I really like the teachers as well, they care about the students and their success. Close Quote


by a student
Monday, September 6, 2010

Open Quote I posted my last review of Charlestown High School a while back...so now I am writing a new one because the school has now changed.

Charlestown High School is almost 100% complete aside from an unfinished parking lot and a few interior and exterior spots of the school. It is a very nice school. It is well air conditioned and MUCH more spacious. There is little to no congestion in the hall ways and it is an ease to get from class to class.

The laptop initiative will be starting, once again, THIS week (when I wrote this review). Almost every single book I have is on the computer or online, so lockers will almost become obsolete for most students.

In every classroom of the school you fill find new Smart Boards and White Boards rather than Chalkboards. It is a much more high tech school and the entire school has a WiFi network so you can get on the Internet ANYWHERE in the entire school (well, unless that part of the school isn't finished yet, though it will be later this year if it is not already).

The School also has air-conditioned Gyms. It has a PE Gym, which is used for Physical Education Classes, and it also has a new Arena which is used for Sporting and other events. It is quite nice compared to the old gym which was not air-conditioned and was built back in the 50's.

The school also works closely with the City of Charlestown to create a better learning environment for Students. By doing this and working with the laptop initiative, they have launched a Digital Connectors Program. In this program students learn and work with technology. They create websites, make commercials, stream videos and recordings, and also teach people about the technology they use.

Anyway, I give the school a rating of 4 stars. It is a great school and test scores are going up, so improvement can still be made. There are also occasional fights in the school, this is mainly because of, well, its High School and students have Teenage Drama. I am also quite disappointed by the bus situation with the school, at times, depending on where you live, you may have up to 60 people on your bus and also ride the bus for an hour if you happen to be one of the first students to get on.

Charlestown Senior High School is a great school to go to, and I am proud to be going there. I mean, not too many people (currently) can say they go to a school with a Laptop Initiative! Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Open Quote This school is a nice school. All of the teachers here are nice, and there are lots of things to do. Plus, they now offer the Apple One to One Computer Initiative, which is making school ALOT easier. We carry less books, and the teachers have more fun lesson plans for us. I seem to learn better when I have more fun, and with this program, it is the perfict balance for that.

The only problems, is there are lots of crowds this year, though there are just around 700 students (a fourty or so more jump from last year). My bus is also extremely crowded, becuase all of these people and the new houses they are building around here. Alot of people moved in because of the new program, and that they are remodeling the whole school. The halls are congested between classes, and especially at the begining of the day. So I have to try to make quick trips. I expect all of this to ease up after part of the new school is finished though.

This school is a nice school, and I really enjoy going here. The teachers are really nice, and there are a few problems, but it is still a very good school. The apple program is a really cool feature of this school, as well as how the new school will look once completed (it will be able to hold around 1,200 students). Close Quote



Enrollment information for Charlestown Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 676 15 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 702
1989 678 12 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1990 643 11 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1991 626 15 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1992 636 16 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1993 621 13 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1994 662 10 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1995 627 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 637
1996 627 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 637
1997 638 13 2 3 0 n/a n/a 1 657
1998 594 14 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1999 574 14 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2000 585 13 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2001 539 6 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2002 550 14 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2003 550 14 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2004 605 20 5 10 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2005 616 24 5 19 3 n/a n/a 0 667
2006 622 21 3 21 1 n/a n/a 0 668
2007 570 18 4 26 3 n/a n/a 28 649
2008 586 10 0 32 3 n/a n/a 32 663
2009 588 10 2 42 2 n/a n/a 32 676
2010 588 11 5 38 2 n/a n/a 29 673
2011 629 14 6 47 1 0 32 0 729
2012 612 11 4 55 1 1 17 0 701
2013 634 12 0 49 0 0 34 0 729
2014 611 13 0 61 0 0 30 0 715
2015 603 14 0 71 0 0 38 0 726
2016 578 16 0 82 0 0 33 0 709
2017 566 21 1 78 0 0 30 0 696
2018 575 23 1 65 1 0 31 0 696
2019 568 23 3 66 2 0 29 0 691
2020 572 29 3 75 1 0 22 0 702
2021 608 28 4 79 1 0 23 0 743
2022 583 23 4 83 1 0 23 0 717
2023 621 31 3 91 1 1 40 0 788

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Charlestown Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 702 40.2 17.4 17.4
1989 695 39.1 17.7 16.4
1990 660 39.1 16.8 19.7
1991 652 39.6 16.4 17
1992 660 39.2 16.8 23.8
1993 638 43.1 14.8 23.5
1994 675 43.0 15.7 22.8
1995 637 41.7 15.3 16.5
1996 637 41.7 15.3 16.5
1997 657 41.9 15.7 17.8
1998 617 40.2 15.3 22.4
1999 596 39.3 15.2 25.7
2000 605 38.5 15.7 26
2001 551 37.6 14.7 26.3
2002 576 40.0 14.4 23.8
2003 576 40.0 14.4 23.8
2004 641 41.8 15.3 24
2005 667 44.3 15.1 29.7
2006 668 45.2 14.8 30.4
2007 649 n/a n/a 31.4
2008 663 39.8 16.7 34.2
2009 676 36.9 18.3 38.2
2010 673 36.5 18.4 41.8
2011 729 37.8 19.2 46.1
2012 701 41.4 16.9 48.1
2013 729 40.0 18.2 46.1
2014 715 42.0 17.0 43.2
2015 726 42.0 17.2 44.2
2016 709 40.0 17.7 42.6
2017 696 42.0 16.5 39.4
2018 696 43.1 16.1 41.2
2019 691 45.0 15.3 39.9
2020 702 48.0 14.6 44.4
2021 743 43.6 17.0 40.6
2022 717 42.8 16.7 37.9
2023 788 48.5 16.2 40.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Charlestown Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 702 40.2 17.4 17.4
1989 695 39.1 17.7 16.4
1990 660 39.1 16.8 19.7
1991 652 39.6 16.4 17
1992 660 39.2 16.8 23.8
1993 638 43.1 14.8 23.5
1994 675 43.0 15.7 22.8
1995 637 41.7 15.3 16.5
1996 637 41.7 15.3 16.5
1997 657 41.9 15.7 17.8
1998 617 40.2 15.3 22.4
1999 596 39.3 15.2 25.7
2000 605 38.5 15.7 26
2001 551 37.6 14.7 26.3
2002 576 40.0 14.4 23.8
2003 576 40.0 14.4 23.8
2004 641 41.8 15.3 24
2005 667 44.3 15.1 29.7
2006 668 45.2 14.8 30.4
2007 649 n/a n/a 31.4
2008 663 39.8 16.7 34.2
2009 676 36.9 18.3 38.2
2010 673 36.5 18.4 41.8
2011 729 37.8 19.2 46.1
2012 701 41.4 16.9 48.1
2013 729 40.0 18.2 46.1
2014 715 42.0 17.0 43.2
2015 726 42.0 17.2 44.2
2016 709 40.0 17.7 42.6
2017 696 42.0 16.5 39.4
2018 696 43.1 16.1 41.2
2019 691 45.0 15.3 39.9
2020 702 48.0 14.6 44.4
2021 743 43.6 17.0 40.6
2022 717 42.8 16.7 37.9
2023 788 48.5 16.2 40.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Charlestown Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $223 (2.3%) $9,583 (97.7%) $9,806
2020 $194 (1.9%) $9,956 (98.1%) $10,150
2021 $583 (5.9%) $9,382 (94.1%) $9,965
2022 $763 (7.3%) $9,662 (92.7%) $10,425

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charlestown Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 200th of 389 High schoolsRanks 236th of 398 High schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Charlestown Senior High School)31.724.4
 7.3%
   End of Course Biology (Greater Clark County Schools)27.322.7
 4.6%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students691788
 14%
African American2331
 34.8%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian33
Hispanic6691
 37.9%
Pacific Islander01
White568621
 9.3%
Two or More Races2940
 37.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.9%40.1%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Charlestown Senior High School

Charlestown Senior High School ranks 236th of 403 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Charlestown Senior High School are 79% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 788 students attended Charlestown Senior High School.

Charlestown Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jonathan Jennings Elementary School
Elementary : Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
Middle : Charlestown Middle School


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