Switzerland County High School is a public high school located in Vevay, Indiana.
Serving 459 students in grades 9-12, Switzerland Co Senior 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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: 459 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SWITZERLAND CO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Vevay, IN, covering approximately 223.4 square miles. Students typically live within a 20-30 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 10.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 18.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Switzerland Co Senior High School's student population of 459 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Motto
Providing Pathways to Success
School Rankings
Switzerland Co Senior 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 Switzerland Co Senior High School is 0.13, 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
#1227 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
White
93%
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
85-89%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Switzerland Co Senior High School's ranking?
Switzerland Co Senior High School is ranked #1227 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Switzerland Co Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Switzerland Co Senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Switzerland Co Senior High School?
459 students attend Switzerland Co Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Switzerland Co Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Switzerland Co Senior High School?
Switzerland Co Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Switzerland Co Senior High School offer ?
Switzerland Co Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Switzerland Co Senior High School part of?
Switzerland Co Senior High School is part of Switzerland County School Corp School District.
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