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New Palestine High School

New Palestine, IN

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
4485 S Victory Dr, New Palestine, IN 46163(317) 861-4417
Federal accountability rating
Indiana Department of Education

Meets Expectations for 2024–25.

High school

E/La academic achievement
Meets Expectations
Math academic achievement
Approaches Expectations
Graduation rate
Exceeds Expectations
Strength of diploma
Meets Expectations
Addressing chronic absenteeism
Does Not Meet Expectations
School yearOverall school rating
2022–23Meets Expectations
2023–24Meets Expectations
2024–25Meets Expectations
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN

Biology

213 students tested

52.1% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.

  • Above proficiency39
  • At proficiency72
  • Approaching proficiency81
  • Below proficiency21
Measure2023–242024–252025–26
Students tested268236213
Proficient58.2%56.8%52.1%
Discipline
U.S. Department of Education

3.5% of students were suspended out of school at least once in 2023–24.

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,1651,214
Suspended out of school5.6% · 653.5% · 43
Suspended in school4.0% · 473.8% · 46
Expelled0.0% · 00.3% · 4
Attendance
Indiana Department of Education

13.7% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Total student count1,2241,2401,279
Chronically absent20.2% · 24718.3% · 22713.7% · 175

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

1,217 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

Principal

James Voelz

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino3.9%
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White90.5%
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Black or African American1.2%
x
Asian1.6%
x
Two or More Races2.6%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 181071001761

District
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,217 students
Teachers (FTE)
73.2

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