Serving 295 students in grades 7-12, Shakamak 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shakamak Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Jasonville, IN, covering approximately 80.4 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 5.2 miles, with the furthest point being 9.3 miles away, typically requiring a 10-15 minute drive.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shakamak Jr-sr High School's student population of 295 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Once a Laker, always a Laker.
School Rankings
Shakamak Jr-sr 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 Shakamak Jr-sr High School is 0.10, 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
#1374 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Shakamak Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Shakamak Jr-sr High School is ranked #1374 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Shakamak Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Shakamak Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White River Valley High School, Linton-stockton Middle School, White River Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shakamak Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Shakamak Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Shakamak Jr-sr High School?
295 students attend Shakamak Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Shakamak Jr-sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shakamak Jr-sr High School?
Shakamak Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shakamak Jr-sr High School offer ?
Shakamak Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shakamak Jr-sr High School part of?
Shakamak Jr-sr High School is part of MSD Shakamak Schools.
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