Rushville Consolidated High School, also known as "RCHS", is a high school in Rushville, Indiana, United States.
Serving 645 students in grades 9-12, Rushville Consolidated 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rushville Consolidated High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rushville Consolidated High School's student population of 645 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Rushville Consolidated High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rushville Consolidated High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#889 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Rushville Consolidated High School's ranking?
Rushville Consolidated High School is ranked #889 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rushville Consolidated High School?
The graduation rate of Rushville Consolidated High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Rushville Consolidated High School?
645 students attend Rushville Consolidated High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Rushville Consolidated High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rushville Consolidated High School?
Rushville Consolidated High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rushville Consolidated High School offer ?
Rushville Consolidated High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rushville Consolidated High School part of?
Rushville Consolidated High School is part of Rush County Schools School District.
School Reviews
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