Cowan High School

318 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Cowan High School, located in Muncie, Indiana, is a public secondary school that serves the Cowan Community School Corporation. Known for its smaller size and tight-knit atmosphere, the school emphasizes a supportive environment where students can build close relationships with both their peers and faculty. As a community-focused institution, Cowan High School prioritizes academic development alongside extracurricular involvement, fostering a culture that encourages students to participate actively in school spirit and local traditions.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced education that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. By offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and academic opportunities, Cowan High School aims to develop well-rounded individuals within a safe and nurturing campus setting. Its location in a rural-suburban area of Muncie contributes to its identity as a cornerstone of the local community, maintaining a focus on personal growth and collegiate-style engagement for its student body.

318

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cowan High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	16

White
288 (90.6%)
Two or More
16 (5.0%)
Hispanic
11 (3.5%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Cowan Community School Corp
Phone:	(765)289-7128
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 7 58

Grade 8 59

Grade 9 56

Grade 10 59

Grade 11 48

Grade 12 38