Benjamin Bosse High School

1300 Washington Ave
Evansville, IN 47714

868 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Benjamin Bosse High School, located in Evansville, Indiana, is a historic institution that has served the local community for nearly a century. Established in 1923, the school is well-regarded for its distinctive Collegiate Gothic architecture, which has earned it a place on the National Register of Historic Places. As part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, Bosse High School provides a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous college-preparatory coursework and vocational training, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bosse High School is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of Evansville. The school maintains a strong commitment to athletics and extracurricular activities, fostering a sense of school spirit and community pride among its diverse student body. By balancing its rich historical legacy with modern educational initiatives, Bosse continues to be a central pillar of the East Side, dedicated to preparing its students to become productive, engaged citizens.

868

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Bosse High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	137
Black	312
Asian	1
Two or More	115
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	60

Black
312 (35.9%)
White
242 (27.9%)
Hispanic
137 (15.8%)
Two or More
115 (13.2%)
Pacific Islander
60 (6.9%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
Phone:	(812)477-1661
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	529
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 9 229

Grade 10 198

Grade 11 223

Grade 12 218