Mitchell High School is a small public high school located in Mitchell, Indiana, United States.
Serving 424 students in grades 9-12, Mitchell 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mitchell High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Mitchell, IN, encompassing an area of approximately 146.2 square miles. Most families live within a 15-20 minute drive, with an average distance of 7.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 11.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mitchell High School's student population of 424 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mitchell 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 Mitchell High School is 0.13, 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
#1125 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
93%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mitchell High School's ranking?
Mitchell High School is ranked #1125 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mitchell High School often compared to?
Mitchell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bedford-north Lawrence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mitchell High School?
The graduation rate of Mitchell High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mitchell High School?
424 students attend Mitchell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mitchell High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mitchell High School?
Mitchell High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mitchell High School offer ?
Mitchell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mitchell High School part of?
Mitchell High School is part of Mitchell Community Schools.
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