Danville Community High School is a public high school located in Danville, Indiana. DCHS enrolls students from grades nine through twelve and is operated by the Danville Community School Corporation. Danville is part of the Sagamore Conference.
Serving 826 students in grades 9-12, Danville Community High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 826 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Danville Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Danville Community High School's student population of 826 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
826 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Grey, Crimson
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
3A (IHSAA)
School Motto
We commit to maximize our students' success through personalized experiences, so they make a difference in any community.
School Rankings
Danville Community High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Danville Community High School is 0.27, 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
#449 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
5%
13%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danville Community High School's ranking?
Danville Community High School is ranked #449 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Danville Community High School often compared to?
Danville Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avon High School, Brownsburg High School, Tri-west Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Danville Community High School?
The graduation rate of Danville Community High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Danville Community High School?
826 students attend Danville Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Danville Community High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Danville Community High School?
Danville Community High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Danville Community High School offer ?
Danville Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Danville Community High School part of?
Danville Community High School is part of Danville Community School Corporation School District.
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