Owen Valley Community High School, also known as "OVHS", is a public high school located in Spencer, Indiana.
Serving 628 students in grades 9-12, Owen Valley Community 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Owen Valley Community High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Spencer, IN, covering approximately 324.6 square miles. The zone allows for a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of about 10.8 miles from the school to its outer edges, reaching as far as 17.1 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Owen Valley Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Owen Valley Community High School's student population of 628 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
628 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Rankings
Owen Valley Community 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 Owen Valley Community 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
#1027 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owen Valley Community High School's ranking?
Owen Valley Community High School is ranked #1027 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Owen Valley Community High School often compared to?
Owen Valley Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Owen Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Owen Valley Community High School?
The graduation rate of Owen Valley Community High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Owen Valley Community High School?
628 students attend Owen Valley Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Owen Valley Community High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Owen Valley Community High School?
Owen Valley Community High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Owen Valley Community High School offer ?
Owen Valley Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Owen Valley Community High School part of?
Owen Valley Community High School is part of Spencer-Owen Community Schools.
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