New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy serves 75 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 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy's student population of 75 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy is 0.39, 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
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
15%
13%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy?
75 students attend New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 19:1, 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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