Triton Junior–Senior High School is a public high school in Bourbon, Indiana just south of U.S. Highway 30. It is a part of the Triton School Corporation. The school's current principals are Nate McKeand and Rick Yarbrough.
Serving 414 students in grades 7-12, Triton Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Triton Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Bourbon, IN, covering approximately 105.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 9.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Triton Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Triton Jr-sr High School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
Triton Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Triton Jr-sr High School is 0.19, 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
#449 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
White
90%
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
≥90%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
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
Sports
Colors
Trojan PRIDE
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Triton Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Triton Jr-sr High School is ranked #449 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Triton Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Triton Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Argos Comm Jr-sr High School, Plymouth High School, Bremen Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Triton Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Triton Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Triton Jr-sr High School?
414 students attend Triton Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Triton Jr-sr High School students are White, 7% 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 Triton Jr-sr High School?
Triton Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Triton Jr-sr High School offer ?
Triton Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Triton Jr-sr High School part of?
Triton Jr-sr High School is part of Triton School Corporation School District.
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