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Pike Central High School | |
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Location | |
1810 East SR 56 , , 47567 United States | |
Coordinates | 38°26′04″N87°14′33″W / 38.434310°N 87.242458°W |
Information | |
Type | Public high school |
Established | 1974 |
School district | Pike County School Corporation |
Principal | Brian Holland |
Faculty | 40.83 (FTE) [1] |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrollment | 512 (2021-22) [1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 12.54 [1] |
Color(s) | |
Athletics | IHSAA 3A, 2A Soccer |
Athletics conference | Pocket Athletic Conference |
Team name | Chargers |
Rivals | Washington High School |
Website | Official Site |
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