New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy serves 84 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy's student population of 84 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
84 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
16%
14%
White
64%
62%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy?
84 students attend New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy?
New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy offer ?
New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy part of?
New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy is part of New Castle Community School Corp School District.
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