Blackford Jr-sr High School

2392 N Sr 3 N
Hartford City, IN 47348
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 739 students in grades 7-12, Blackford Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 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 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Blackford Jr-sr High School's student population of 739 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
739 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Blackford Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackford Jr-sr High School is 0.15, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#1109 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
36%
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43%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blackford Jr-sr 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
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
n/a
13%
White
92%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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85-89%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blackford Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Blackford Jr-sr High School is ranked #1109 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blackford Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Blackford Jr-sr High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Blackford Jr-sr High School?
739 students attend Blackford Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Blackford Jr-sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackford Jr-sr High School?
Blackford Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blackford Jr-sr High School offer ?
Blackford Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Blackford Jr-sr High School part of?
Blackford Jr-sr High School is part of Blackford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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