South Central Jr & Sr High School serves 303 students in grades 7-12.
South Central Jr & Sr High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
South Central Jr & Sr High School's student population of 303 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Central Jr & Sr High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of South Central Jr & Sr High School is 0.08, 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
#846 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
96%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #846 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% 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 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Central Jr & Sr High School?
303 students attend South Central Jr & Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of South Central Jr & Sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Central Jr & Sr High School?
South Central 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 South Central Jr & Sr High School offer ?
South Central Jr & Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is South Central Jr & Sr High School part of?
South Central Jr & Sr High School is part of South Harrison Com Schools School District.
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