Serving 1,729 students in grades 9-12, Seymour Senior 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 20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,729 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Seymour Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Seymour, IN, covering approximately 169.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seymour Senior High School's student population of 1,729 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,729 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1870
School Calendar
School Rankings
Seymour Senior 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 Seymour Senior High School is 0.55, 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
#1099 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
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 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
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 #1099 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Seymour Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Seymour Senior High School is 85%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Seymour Senior High School?
1,729 students attend Seymour Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Seymour Senior High School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 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 17:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seymour Senior High School part of?
Seymour Senior High School is part of Seymour Community Schools.
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