Serving 463 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 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 13% 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: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Central Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Union Mills, IN, covering approximately 92.4 square miles. Families within this area can typically reach the school in 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Central Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Central Jr-sr High School's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Dream. Believe. Achieve.
School Rankings
South Central 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 South Central Jr-sr High School is 0.23, 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
#1240 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
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
≥95%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 South Central Jr-sr High School's ranking?
South Central Jr-sr High School is ranked #1240 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Central Jr-sr High School often compared to?
South Central Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laporte High School, Westville High School, Michigan City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Central Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of South Central Jr-sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend South Central Jr-sr High School?
463 students attend South Central Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of South Central Jr-sr High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Central Jr-sr High School?
South Central Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Central Jr-sr High School offer ?
South Central Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Central Jr-sr High School part of?
South Central Jr-sr High School is part of South Central Com School Corp School District.
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