Knox High School
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Knox High School is the only high school in Knox, Indiana. Knox is located centrally in Starke County, in the northwest/north central part of the state.
Knox High School is a public school that houses approximately 630 students in grades 9-12. There are 39 full-time faculty members, 2 administrators, 1 full-time athletic director, and 2 guidance counselors. Knox High School has over 100 course offerings. Students are also encouraged to aspire to a Core 40 or Academic Honors Diploma. There are 19 varsity athletic programs, marching band, concert band, choir, show choir, the fall play, and the spring musical in which to participate.
The Redskin Brigade of Knox High School is a 6 time Indiana State School Music Association Class D marching band state finalist and a 3 time ISSMA Class C marching band state finalist. The Redskin Brigade was the 2000, 2002, and 2003 Class D State Champion Runner-Up, and the 2005 Indianapolis Regional Bands of America Class A Champion. In 2004, Knox was named one of the American Music Conference's "Top 100 Communities for Music." The Knox High School band was also the first Conn-Selmer band in the nation.
Knox High School operates on an alternating day Block 8 schedule, which allows for more time for class instruction while still giving students the opportunity to explore many class choices. Knox High School has provided professional development training for over 60 high schools in the state of Indiana since adopting the Block 8 schedule.
The principal of Knox High School is James Condon. The mascot is the Redskins. School colors are red, white, and blue.
