For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,117 students in 47362, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in 47362, IN are New Castle High School and Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 47362 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in 47362, IN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 47362 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Castle High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47362, IN Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Castle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6670
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6670
Gr: 9-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4741 N Viking Trail
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4811
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4811
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
New Castle Area Vocational School
Vocational School
801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 47362, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in 47362, IN include New Castle High School and Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in 47362?
3 public high schools are located in 47362.
What is the racial composition of students in 47362?
47362 public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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