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Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation is THE CHOICE to learn, work, and play. We develop expert learners by partnering with our community and investing in people. Whether you are a student, family, staff member, or neighbor, you are in the right place. Explore the site and see what makes BCSC the choice.
The Choice to Learn, Work, and Play
98%
Projected Graduation Rate for the Class of 2026
BCSC is celebrating the highest graduation rate in corporation history
94%
2024-25 to 2025-26
Teacher Retention Rate
Great teachers come to BCSC and stay here
300+
Students Learning in Two Languages
The Legado Spanish Immersion Academy allows students learn in two languages simultaneously
46
IHSAA State Championships
BCSC also celebrates 220 individual IHSAA State Champions and 33 Mental Attitude Award winners
1st
K-12 CSA pathway nationwide based on New Technology curriculum
CSA Pathway features a rigorous, college prep, collaborative, integrated, project-based program
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Indiana school corporations named a Best Place to Work
Two media organizations recognized BCSC as a best employer in 2025
91%
Projected Early
Literacy Rate
Second and third-grade reading rates have increased by more than 10 percentage points in the last four years
3
Finalists for Indiana Teacher of the Year
The corporation's last three Teachers of the Year have been finalists for Indiana's top educator recognition
Message From Superintendent Chad Phillips
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Welcome to Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation, the STEM capital of Indiana! Whether you are a longtime BCSC family, new to Columbus, or just curious about what our schools offer, I am glad you are here.
Columbus has always been a community defined by ideas, a place where engineering, design, and innovation are part of everyday life. As one of Indiana's largest districts, serving more than 11,400 students, BCSC carries that spirit into every classroom, preparing young people for a world that runs on science, technology, and creativity.
Seven Strategic Focus Areas
BCSC believes that student success is determined in seven key areas. By focusing on these seven outcomes, BCSC is creating a safe, dynamic, and well-rounded educational experience for all students, helping them succeed in any post-secondary environment.
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BCSC is proud to offer a variety of pathways to help students achieve and pursue their passions and future careers.
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Students learn best when they feel safe, known, and cared for. BCSC treats student wellbeing as the foundation everything else is built on, not an afterthought.
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Envision 2030's tax-rate neutral facility upgrades are creating hands-on, flexible learning environments in every BCSC school for every BCSC student.
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BCSC believes great teachers are the foundation of any successful school. Teachers are provided quality professional development to help them grow and advance their careers in education.
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Nearly a third of all BCSC middle schoolers are enrolled in high school level math, while over 25% of graduating seniors earn college credits due to Advanced Placement science, math, or technology courses.
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BCSC graduated over 93% of students in Indiana in 2025, fourth in Indiana among corporations of similar size.
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Nine in 10 BCSC second and third grade students passed the IREAD-3 exam in 2025, marked by an increase of over seven percentage points in the last five years.