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Why New Palestine
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High Performing District
New Palestine Community Schools is proud to be recognized as a high performing school district in the state of Indiana.
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ILEARN Scores
The district’s ILEARN scores are in the top 7% in the state of Indiana, #1 in Hancock County, and #1 in the Hoosier Heritage Conference.
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Early College Program
Students in the New Palestine High School Early College Program have earned 71 Associate Degrees, 7,200 college credit hours, and have saved over $2M compared to traditional college costs.
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Unique Opportunities
Unique curricular opportunities in business, marketing, nutrition, engineering, education, and trades to help guide students to career paths they have an interest in.
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Robotics Program
New Palestine Junior High is the home of the 2022 VEX Robotics State Champions
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Curricular Offerings
Twenty engaging and challenging Advanced Placement and Dual Credit curricular offerings.
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Graduation Rate
A graduation rate near 96%, in the top 20% of schools in Indiana and #1 in Hancock County
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Teacher Salary
In the top five corporations in Indiana for starting teacher salary and in the top 5% of all Indiana districts in average teacher salary
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Athletics
New Palestine High School offers 26 athletic teams and is the home of 10 team and eight individual IHSAA champions, plus seven IHSAA Mental Attitude Awards.
Welcome Message From the Superintendent
Dr. Gina Pleak, Superintendent
As your new superintendent, it is my great honor to welcome you to the start of the 2024-2025 school year. I am thrilled to join such a dedicated community of families, students, and staff.
