Serving 625 students in grades 9-12, South Dearborn 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Dearborn High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Aurora, IN, encompassing approximately 152.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 13.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Dearborn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
South Dearborn High School's student population of 625 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
South Dearborn 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 Dearborn High School is 0.08, 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
#1049 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Black
1%
14%
White
96%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Dearborn High School's ranking?
South Dearborn High School is ranked #1049 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Dearborn High School often compared to?
South Dearborn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrenceburg High 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Dearborn High School?
The graduation rate of South Dearborn High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend South Dearborn High School?
625 students attend South Dearborn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of South Dearborn 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 Dearborn High School?
South Dearborn High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Dearborn High School offer ?
South Dearborn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Dearborn High School part of?
South Dearborn High School is part of South Dearborn Community Sch Corp School District.
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