Serving 1,242 students in grades 7-12, Jay County Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 50% 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Jay County Jr/sr High School's student population of 1,242 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
Jay County Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jay County Jr/sr High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#794 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
90%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Jay County Jr/sr High School is ranked #794 out of 1,763 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jay County Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Jay County Jr/sr High School is 83%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jay County Jr/sr High School?
1,242 students attend Jay County Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Jay County Jr/sr High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jay County Jr/sr High School?
Jay County Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jay County Jr/sr High School offer ?
Jay County Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Jay County Jr/sr High School part of?
Jay County Jr/sr High School is part of Jay School Corporation School District.
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