Summary:
In zip code 47670, there is one high school, Princeton Community High School, serving grades 9-12. This school is part of the North Gibson School Corporation.
Princeton Community High School has a strong graduation rate of 88.4%, indicating that most students successfully complete their high school education. However, a significant concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, which suggests that a notable portion of students are frequently absent, potentially impacting their academic progress. Academically, the school shows mixed results. Students perform slightly above the state average in SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing, but significantly below the state average in SAT Mathematics. Similarly, proficiency in ILEARN/Biology is considerably lower than the Indiana average. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and spends $14,316 per student, suggesting adequate resources are available, but their effectiveness in improving math and science scores may need further examination.
The North Gibson School Corporation is ranked 247 out of 380 districts in Indiana with a 2-star rating, suggesting that the challenges observed at Princeton Community High School might reflect broader district trends. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, with the most recent ranking showing a decline to 281 out of 398 schools. With 41.67% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's performance. While the school demonstrates strengths in graduation rates and student-teacher ratios, addressing chronic absenteeism and improving performance in mathematics and science are key areas for future focus.
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