Elkhart Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 23% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was equal to the Indiana state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
1,627 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
105 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)41%
12%
Black
(19-20)13%
13%
White
(19-20)39%
67%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
5%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)87%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
45%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elkhart Central High School?
The graduation rate of Elkhart Central High School is 87%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 90%.
How many students attend Elkhart Central High School?
1,627 students attend Elkhart Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Elkhart Central High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Elkhart Central High School offer ?
Elkhart Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elkhart Central High School part of?
Elkhart Central High School is part of Elkhart Community Schools School District.
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