Serving 201 students in grades 9-12, Shoals Community 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shoals Comm Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Shoals, IN, covering approximately 206.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 8.4 miles and the furthest edge located 17.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shoals Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Shoals Community High School's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shoals Community High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shoals Community High School is 0.15, 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
#869 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
92%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.8%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue & White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shoals Community High School's ranking?
Shoals Community High School is ranked #869 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Shoals Community High School often compared to?
Shoals Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loogootee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shoals Community High School?
The graduation rate of Shoals Community High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Shoals Community High School?
201 students attend Shoals Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Shoals Community High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shoals Community High School?
Shoals Community High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shoals Community High School offer ?
Shoals Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shoals Community High School part of?
Shoals Community High School is part of Shoals Community School Corp School District.
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