Serving 1,605 students in grades 9-12, Seymour Senior High School ranks in the top 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 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seymour Senior High School's student population of 1,605 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seymour Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seymour Senior High School is 0.53, 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
#769 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
36%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
59%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seymour Senior High School's ranking?
Seymour Senior High School is ranked #769 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Seymour Senior High School often compared to?
Seymour Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brownstown Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Seymour Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Seymour Senior High School is 81%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Seymour Senior High School?
1,605 students attend Seymour Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Seymour Senior High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seymour Senior High School?
Seymour Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Seymour Senior High School offer ?
Seymour Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Seymour Senior High School part of?
Seymour Senior High School is part of Seymour Community Schools School District.
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