Greenfield is considered a part of the Indianapolis suburban area and a large number of residents work in the Indianapolis area. The city of Greenfield contains pharmaceutical, service, auto, and light industries. It has an approximate enrollment of 1,163 students in grades 9-12. The high school also enrolls special education students through the Hancock-South Madison Joint Services Corporation. Vocational students are served by Walker Career Center at Warren Central High School.
Students follow a straight eight block schedule with four blocks meeting each day.
The only classes not counted in the g.p.a are physical education and driver's education. All other classes are weighted the same. Individual and small group counseling gives needed support for every teen.