Cascade High School is a public high school located in Clayton, Indiana. It serves grades 9-12 for the Mill Creek Community School Corporation.
Serving 537 students in grades 9-12, Cascade Senior High School ranks in the top 30% 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
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 and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cascade Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire Clayton, IN school district, encompassing approximately 102.4 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascade Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cascade Senior High School's student population of 537 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cascade Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#478 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Columbia blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade Senior High School's ranking?
Cascade Senior High School is ranked #478 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Cascade Senior High School often compared to?
Cascade Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plainfield High School, Danville Community 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 39% IN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cascade Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Cascade Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Cascade Senior High School?
537 students attend Cascade Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cascade Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cascade Senior High School?
Cascade Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cascade Senior High School offer ?
Cascade Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cascade Senior High School part of?
Cascade Senior High School is part of Mill Creek Community Sch Corp School District.
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