Francis Joseph Reitz High School

Francis Joseph Reitz High School is a public high school in Evansville, Indiana, that serves grades 9–12. It is one of eight high schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. The school has about 1,900 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 17:1, which helps create a structured and interesting learning environment. Francis Joseph Reitz High School is one of the best schools in the area. It has a lot of Advanced Placement (AP) classes and tests, with about 47% of students taking them. It also has honors classes and programs to help students get ready for college. The student body is somewhat diverse, with about 17% of students being minorities and about 43% of students being economically disadvantaged. About 29% of students were good at math and 54% were good at reading for the 2025–2026 school year. To help students get ready for college, the school gives them the SAT and ACT. The amount of money spent on each student is in line with district standards. Francis Joseph Reitz High School is in a well-established community and continues to show promise through its rigorous academics, inclusive opportunities, and programs to help students.

Francis Joseph Reitz High School recently honored its performing arts students who won gold medals at the 2026 regional solo and ensemble competitions. This semester, the school also started a new peer-mentoring program that pairs upperclassmen with freshmen to help them work together on schoolwork and become leaders in their community on "The Hill." Also, student-athletes in the wrestling program made it to the regional finals after winning a number of matches in January 2026.

Q1. Can students join clubs and activities that aren't at school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Q2. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can get help with college planning and take the SAT and ACT.

Q3. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects all help students do better in school and in life.

Q4. Does Francis Joseph Reitz High School teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get to work in the real world, which helps them get ready for the job market.

Q5. Does the school support learning through hands-on activities?

Ans. Yes, students do projects and other things that help them learn skills that will be useful in the real world.