For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,121 students in New Castle, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in New Castle, 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.
New Castle, IN public high schools 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 New Castle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
New Castle, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Indiana average of 88%.
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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in New Castle, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Castle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6670
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6670
Grades: 9-12
| 824 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 297 students
New Castle, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
329 South 5th St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7207
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7207
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Henry County Youth Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
103 West Cr 100 North
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-9603
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-9603
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
New Castle Area Vocational School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
North Campus Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1407 Walnut St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7237
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7237
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
2601 S 14th St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7213
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7213
Grades: K-4
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in New Castle, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in New Castle, IN include New Castle High School and Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in New Castle?
2 public high schools are located in New Castle.
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?
New Castle public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in New Castle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in New Castle include: Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School vs. New Castle High School, New Castle High School vs. Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School
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