Caston Jr-Sr High School

Caston School Corporation
9815 S State Rd 25
Rochester, IN 46975
435 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Caston Jr-Sr High School, located in Fulton, Indiana, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the Caston School Corporation, the school is deeply integrated into the local rural community, fostering an environment that emphasizes close-knit relationships between students, faculty, and families. The institution focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while also encouraging student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service projects designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Caston Jr-Sr High School is known for its commitment to maintaining a supportive small-school atmosphere where individualized attention is a priority. The school balances traditional instruction with modern educational tools to meet state standards and address the diverse needs of its student body. By prioritizing character development alongside scholastic achievement, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, engaged citizens within the Fulton area and the broader global community.
435
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    396 (91.0%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (5.3%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.8%)
  • Black
    2 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
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: Caston School Corporation
Phone: (574)857-3505
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 209
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 55

* 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 6 67
Grade 7 53
Grade 8 61
Grade 9 76
Grade 10 65
Grade 11 60
Grade 12 53
Gender Ratio