Waldron Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Waldron, Indiana.
Serving 323 students in grades 6-12, Waldron 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waldron Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Waldron school district, covering approximately 154.8 square miles in Waldron, IN. The zone typically allows for a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.2 miles from the school to its boundary, reaching up to 19.4 miles at its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waldron Jr-sr High School's student population of 323 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Shaping, Empowering, and Supporting the Minds of Tomorrow
School Rankings
Waldron 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 Waldron Jr-sr High School is 0.06, 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
#1104 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waldron Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Waldron Jr-sr High School is ranked #1104 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Waldron Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Waldron Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triton Central High School by visitors of our site.
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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waldron Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Waldron Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Waldron Jr-sr High School?
323 students attend Waldron Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Waldron Jr-sr High School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waldron Jr-sr High School?
Waldron Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Waldron Jr-sr High School offer ?
Waldron Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waldron Jr-sr High School part of?
Waldron Jr-sr High School is part of Shelby Eastern Schools.
In what neighborhood is Waldron Jr-sr High School located?
Waldron Jr-sr High School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Waldron, IN.
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