South Central Jr-sr High School vs. Michigan City High School
Should I attend South Central Jr-sr High School or Michigan City High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Central Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Student Attention
Michigan City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 473 students in grades 7-12, South Central 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 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,538 students in grades 9-12, Michigan City 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
473 students
1,538 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
97 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#933 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1296 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
69
-
Grade 8 Students
90
-
Grade 9 Students
80
421
Grade 10 Students
82
387
Grade 11 Students
68
383
Grade 12 Students
83
335
Ungraded Students
1
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
11%
% Black
n/a
37%
% White
88%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
10%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
