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Blackford High School
2392 N Sr 3 N, Hartford City, IN, 47348-9589 -  Map
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School Overview:
Definition of Terms Blackford High School
School Level High school
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Blackford County, IN
Students & Faculty
Total Students 733 students
% Male / % Female 51%  /  49%
Total Classroom Teachers 43 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 208 students
Grade 10 - 189 students
Grade 11 - 182 students
Grade 12 - 154 students
This School ( IN ) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:17 1:18
Students by Ethnicity
This School ( IN ) School Average
% American Indian n/a n/a
% Asian n/a 1%
% Hispanic 1% 6%
% Black n/a 13%
% White 99% 79%
Additional Student Information
This School ( IN ) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 25% 32%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 10% 8%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a n/a
School Performance:
( IN ) Statewide Testing Performance
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School District:
School District Name Blackford County s School District
This School's Agency ( IN ) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 5 4
Number of Students Managed 2,299 students 1,844 students
District Total Revenue $22,529,000 $18,816,000
District Expenditure $23,895,000 $18,251,000
District Revenue / Student $9,799 $13,221
District Expenditure / Student $10,394 $11,482
District Graduation Rates 87% 100%
School Notes:
  • Blackford High School is a public high school in Hartford City, Indiana, which includes grades 9 through 12. It is part of the Blackford County School District, and is the sole public high school serving all of Blackford County.
  • History: Blackford High School opened in the fall of 1969, replacing the former Hartford City High School and Montpelier High School.
  • Interesting facts: Blackford High School was built atop a civil defense shelter--known by students and staff as "the tunnel." The shelter has an entrance from one of the main first-floor corridors. While the use of this shelter in case of nuclear attack is no longer a major consideration, it is still used during tornado drills and for storage.
  • Notable alumni: Kevin A. Ford, Class of 1978 -- NASA astronaut.
  • Erika Wicoff, Class of 1992 -- LPGA player.
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School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (47348)
School Zip (47348) (IN) State Average
Population (Approximate) 10,829 people 5,873,444 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 17% 20%
Population Average Age 39 years old 35.2 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $34,836 $42,072
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.7 rooms 5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 52 years old 43 years old
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