Sullivan High School

902 N Section
Sullivan, IN 47882
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 472 students in grades 9-12, Sullivan High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sullivan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Sullivan High School's student population of 472 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
472 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Sullivan High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sullivan High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#711 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
36%
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50-54%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sullivan High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
96%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Sullivan High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Sullivan High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sullivan High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sullivan High School's ranking?
Sullivan High School is ranked #711 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Sullivan High School often compared to?
Sullivan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Central Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sullivan High School?
The graduation rate of Sullivan High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sullivan High School?
472 students attend Sullivan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sullivan High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sullivan High School?
Sullivan High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sullivan High School offer ?
Sullivan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sullivan High School part of?
Sullivan High School is part of Southwest School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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