Eminence Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Eminence, Indiana. It serves grades 6-12. More than 95 percent of the student body was white in 2023. Eels are the school mascot and the school colors are red white and blue.
Serving 159 students in grades 6-12, Eminence 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eminence Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Eminence Jr-sr High School's student population of 159 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Eminence Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eminence Jr-sr High School is 0.06, 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
#1304 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eminence Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Eminence Jr-sr High School is ranked #1304 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Eminence Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Eminence Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monrovia High School, Martinsville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eminence Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Eminence Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Eminence Jr-sr High School?
159 students attend Eminence Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Eminence Jr-sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eminence Jr-sr High School?
Eminence Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eminence Jr-sr High School offer ?
Eminence Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eminence Jr-sr High School part of?
Eminence Jr-sr High School is part of Eminence Community School Corp School District.
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