Summary:
ZIP code 47872 has one high school, Parke Heritage High School, serving grades 9–12 in Rockville, Indiana, as part of North Central Parke Community School Corp. With only one high school, there are no local peer schools to compare, so the most useful context is the school’s own prior years, its district, and Indiana state averages. The school enrolls 335 students, has a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio, and reports $18,750 in per-student spending. About 45.97% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating meaningful socioeconomic need in the community.
The school’s latest results show a strong upward signal. In 2025–2026, it ranked 82 out of 415 schools, placing in the 80th percentile with 4 stars, up from 205 out of 429 and 3 stars in 2024–2025. The 2024–2025 graduation rate was 97.7%, matching the district and 8.0 percentage points above Indiana’s 89.7% average. Biology ILEARN End-of-Course proficiency rose from 45.88% to 67.16%, a 21.28-point gain, and SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing rose from 47.14% to 59.78%, moving above the state’s 51.9%. These are standout improvements for families to note.
The main watch points are SAT Mathematics and chronic absenteeism. SAT Math remained below state at 19.57% in 2025–2026 versus 25.6%, down slightly from 20% versus 25.4% the prior year. Chronic absenteeism was 18.7%, higher than the district’s 14.0% and the state’s 16.7%. For reported tests and graduation, school and district values are identical; chronic absenteeism differs, with the school higher. Overall, this is the only high school in ZIP 47872, and its recent profile is mostly positive: top-quintile rank, 4 stars, high graduation rate, and large Biology and SAT Reading/Writing gains, with math and attendance as areas to monitor.
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