New Palestine High School

4485 S Victory Dr
New Palestine, IN 46163

1,254 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

New Palestine High School, located in New Palestine, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Southern Hancock County Community School Corporation. The school is well-regarded within the region for its strong balance between academic rigor and a robust extracurricular culture. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and dual-credit opportunities, aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success in both collegiate and vocational paths.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is perhaps best known for its spirited community involvement and highly competitive athletic programs, particularly in football and wrestling, which often serve as focal points for local pride. The campus environment emphasizes character development and student engagement, fostering a sense of community identity that extends from the classroom to the broader New Palestine area. As a central hub for the district, New Palestine High School is dedicated to maintaining high standards of student achievement while nurturing a supportive, inclusive atmosphere.

1,254

Total Students

72.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Palestine High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,107
Hispanic	60
Black	27
Asian	22
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,107 (88.3%)
Hispanic
60 (4.8%)
Two or More
36 (2.9%)
Black
27 (2.2%)
Asian
22 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	New Palestine Community Schools
Phone:	(317)861-4417
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 9 322

Grade 10 316

Grade 11 306

Grade 12 302

Ungraded 8