Pike Central High School

Summary:

Pike Central High School is a public high school located in Petersburg, Indiana, serving 475 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Pike County School Corporation, which is ranked 249 out of 381 school districts in the state.

While Pike Central High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.68%) compared to nearby schools, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Indiana high schools over the past 10 years, with a ranking between 182 and 299 out of 398-431 schools. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 93.3% in 2018-2019 to 90.9% in 2022-2023, lower than the surrounding schools, which range from 89.8% to 100%. Additionally, Pike Central High School has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 25.3% to 26.4% over the past three years, significantly higher than the 3.6% to 19.3% rates of nearby schools. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is consistently below the state and district averages, with only 15.93% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 31.14%.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Southridge High School and Barr Reeve Middle/High School, which are within 20 miles of Pike Central, the data suggests that Pike Central High School is the lowest-performing school in the region, with significant challenges in areas like chronic absenteeism, socioeconomic factors, and academic achievement. While the school's declining performance and lower rankings present concerns, they also highlight opportunities for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues and improve the educational experience for the students of Pike Central High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1810 E Sr 56
       Petersburg, IN  47567


(812) 354-8478

District: Pike County School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
283rd of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,136 Help


Feeder schools for Pike Central High School:

Elementary:    Petersburg Elementary School
    Winslow Elementary School
Middle:    Pike Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  475

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.7%
Two or more races:
3.4%
Hispanic:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pike Central High School ranks worse than 65.7% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.02. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pike Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (93.7%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pike Central High School is 11.6. (See more...)
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Compare Pike Central High School employs 40.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pike Central High School is $12,136.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pike Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pike Central High School 283rd of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Pike Central High School in the ranking list.)

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Pike County School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Pike County School Corp 251st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pike Central High School

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Rank History for all students at Pike Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 52.27 200th 349 42.7%
2006 62.11 131st 349 62.5%
2007 50.81 212th 354 40.1%
2008 53.63 206th 360 42.8%
2009 52.84 217th 364 40.4%
2010 38.39 211th 362 41.7%
2011 47.96 174th 364 52.2%
2012 51.62 142nd 373 61.9%
2013 46.54 158th 353 55.2%
2014 39.60 220th 379 42.0%
2015 44.23 229th 400 42.8%
2016 48.48 215th 394 45.4%
2017 42.57 238th 380 37.4%
2018 45.32 238th 385 38.2%
2019 46.78 207th 389 46.8%
2021 49.51 182nd 388 53.1%
2022 55.21 184th 409 55.0%
2023 27.47 299th 398 24.9%
2024 35.02 283rd 431 34.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pike Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.84 278th 285 2.5%
2024 23.85 226th 289 21.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pike Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.28 284th 379 25.1%
2024 18.38 321st 377 14.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Pike Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.67 291st 388 25.0%
2024 22.54 312th 392 20.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Pike Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.88 301st 383 21.4%
2024 39.21 235th 392 40.1%
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Rank History for White students at Pike Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.26 211th 378 44.2%
2023 19.07 329th 375 12.3%
2024 24.01 310th 381 18.6%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pike Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1202 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1206
1989 1168 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1170
1990 1132 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1135
1991 1096 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1099
1992 1135 0 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1143
1993 1122 0 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1131
1994 1098 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1105
1995 1080 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 5 1089
1996 1080 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 5 1089
1997 1087 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 4 1097
1998 632 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1999 616 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2000 600 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2001 606 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2002 605 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2003 605 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2004 613 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2005 633 0 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 639
2006 652 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2007 660 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 5 670
2008 643 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a 3 650
2009 629 0 1 0 7 n/a n/a 4 641
2010 616 0 1 0 7 n/a n/a 7 631
2011 583 1 1 0 5 0 9 0 599
2012 559 1 2 2 3 0 10 0 577
2013 549 1 3 2 0 0 9 0 564
2014 557 1 5 6 0 0 11 0 580
2015 548 2 2 8 0 0 7 0 567
2016 546 2 2 11 1 0 9 0 571
2017 562 3 3 14 1 0 10 0 593
2018 544 6 3 11 2 0 8 0 574
2019 534 6 4 12 2 0 10 0 568
2020 522 5 4 12 1 0 7 0 551
2021 504 3 2 8 1 0 10 0 528
2022 488 2 1 11 0 0 10 0 512
2023 445 1 0 12 1 0 16 0 475

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 Pike Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1206 72.5 16.6 12.5
1989 1170 71.4 16.3 11.5
1990 1135 67.8 16.7 11
1991 1099 68.3 16.0 12.6
1992 1143 63.9 17.8 15
1993 1131 69.1 16.4 19.3
1994 1105 68.5 16.1 18.2
1995 1089 65.1 16.7 18.9
1996 1089 65.1 16.7 18.9
1997 1097 64.1 17.1 17.6
1998 636 41.0 15.5 29.9
1999 619 37.7 16.4 18.9
2000 604 36.8 16.4 21.9
2001 610 37.1 16.4 22.6
2002 608 33.1 18.4 24.5
2003 608 33.1 18.4 24.5
2004 619 32.6 19.0 24.4
2005 639 33.1 19.3 58.2
2006 654 34.4 19.0 28.4
2007 670 n/a n/a 28.7
2008 650 36.7 17.7 27.4
2009 641 39.4 16.3 35.2
2010 631 39.5 15.9 36.5
2011 599 39.7 15.0 36.4
2012 577 43.0 13.4 37.6
2013 564 41.0 13.7 39.9
2014 580 42.1 13.7 45.3
2015 567 37.0 15.3 37.7
2016 571 39.0 14.6 35.4
2017 593 35.5 16.6 34.1
2018 574 37.1 15.4 36.6
2019 568 35.7 15.9 35.6
2020 551 35.7 15.4 38.5
2021 528 37.4 14.0 40.3
2022 512 40.8 12.5 37.9
2023 475 40.8 11.6 44.4

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 Pike Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1206 72.5 16.6 12.5
1989 1170 71.4 16.3 11.5
1990 1135 67.8 16.7 11
1991 1099 68.3 16.0 12.6
1992 1143 63.9 17.8 15
1993 1131 69.1 16.4 19.3
1994 1105 68.5 16.1 18.2
1995 1089 65.1 16.7 18.9
1996 1089 65.1 16.7 18.9
1997 1097 64.1 17.1 17.6
1998 636 41.0 15.5 29.9
1999 619 37.7 16.4 18.9
2000 604 36.8 16.4 21.9
2001 610 37.1 16.4 22.6
2002 608 33.1 18.4 24.5
2003 608 33.1 18.4 24.5
2004 619 32.6 19.0 24.4
2005 639 33.1 19.3 58.2
2006 654 34.4 19.0 28.4
2007 670 n/a n/a 28.7
2008 650 36.7 17.7 27.4
2009 641 39.4 16.3 35.2
2010 631 39.5 15.9 36.5
2011 599 39.7 15.0 36.4
2012 577 43.0 13.4 37.6
2013 564 41.0 13.7 39.9
2014 580 42.1 13.7 45.3
2015 567 37.0 15.3 37.7
2016 571 39.0 14.6 35.4
2017 593 35.5 16.6 34.1
2018 574 37.1 15.4 36.6
2019 568 35.7 15.9 35.6
2020 551 35.7 15.4 38.5
2021 528 37.4 14.0 40.3
2022 512 40.8 12.5 37.9
2023 475 40.8 11.6 44.4

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 Pike Central High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $14 (0.1%) $9,898 (99.9%) $9,912
2020 $14 (0.1%) $10,455 (99.9%) $10,469
2021 $244 (2.3%) $10,573 (97.7%) $10,817
2022 $351 (2.9%) $11,785 (97.1%) $12,136

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pike Central 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 207th of 389 High schoolsRanks 299th of 398 High schools
 21.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Pike Central High School)36.715.5
 21.2%
   End of Course Biology (Pike County School Corp)36.715.5
 21.2%
   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 Students568475
 16.4%
African American61
 83.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic1212
Pacific Islander00
White534445
 16.7%
Two or More Races1016
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.6%44.4%
 8.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pike Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 475 students attended Pike Central High School.

Students at Pike Central High School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Pike Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Petersburg Elementary School
Elementary : Winslow Elementary School
Middle : Pike Central Middle School

Pike Central High School ranks 283rd of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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