Greencastle High School

910 E Washington St
Greencastle, IN 46135

497 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Greencastle Senior High School, located at 910 E Washington St in Greencastle, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Greencastle Community School Corporation. Situated in a community deeply connected to DePauw University, the school emphasizes a blend of traditional academic rigor and modern preparation for post-secondary success. The institution is known for fostering a close-knit environment where faculty and staff prioritize personalized student support, aiming to prepare graduates for a variety of pathways, including college enrollment, vocational training, and the workforce.

The school’s curriculum offers a comprehensive range of subjects, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, performing arts, and student organizations. By leveraging its location within a collegiate town, the school often encourages students to engage with broader learning opportunities. Overall, Greencastle Senior High School functions as a central pillar of the local community, dedicated to promoting academic achievement, character development, and civic responsibility among its student body.

497

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greencastle High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	17
Black	7
Asian	8
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
440 (88.5%)
Two or More
24 (4.8%)
Hispanic
17 (3.4%)
Asian
8 (1.6%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greencastle Community School Corp
Phone:	(765)653-9711
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 148

Grade 10 118

Grade 11 130

Grade 12 101