Paoli Junior & Senior High School serves 594 students in grades 7-12.
Paoli Junior & Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paoli Junior & Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Paoli Junior & Senior High School's student population of 594 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paoli Junior & Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Paoli Junior & Senior High School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1042 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
n/a
13%
White
94%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paoli Junior & Senior High School's ranking?
Paoli Junior & Senior High School is ranked #1042 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Paoli Junior & Senior High School often compared to?
Paoli Junior & Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springs Valley Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paoli Junior & Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Paoli Junior & Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 90%.
How many students attend Paoli Junior & Senior High School?
594 students attend Paoli Junior & Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Paoli Junior & Senior High School students are White, 3% 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 Paoli Junior & Senior High School?
Paoli Junior & Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Paoli Junior & Senior High School offer ?
Paoli Junior & Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Paoli Junior & Senior High School part of?
Paoli Junior & Senior High School is part of Paoli Community School Corporation School District.
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