Tri-Central Middle/High School is a four-year public high school located in Sharpsville, Indiana, in an unincorporated community approximately 9.2 miles northwest of Tipton, Indiana. The school was created by the merger of Windfall High School and Sharpsville-Prairie High School.
Serving 402 students in grades 6-12, Tri Central Middle-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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tri Central Middle-high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Tri Central Middle-high School's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Personal Best, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Enthusiasm.
School Rankings
Tri Central Middle-high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri Central Middle-high School is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1072 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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
What is Tri Central Middle-high School's ranking?
Tri Central Middle-high School is ranked #1072 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Tri Central Middle-high School often compared to?
Tri Central Middle-high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tipton High School, Tipton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tri Central Middle-high School?
The graduation rate of Tri Central Middle-high School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Tri Central Middle-high School?
402 students attend Tri Central Middle-high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Tri Central Middle-high School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tri Central Middle-high School?
Tri Central Middle-high School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tri Central Middle-high School offer ?
Tri Central Middle-high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tri Central Middle-high School part of?
Tri Central Middle-high School is part of Tri-Central Community Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 7/27/2012
High quality of academics.
Excellent opportunities in the Arts - Nationally recognized Art and Vocal Music programs.
Clean and well kept facility.
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