Serving 352 students in grades 9-12, South Spencer High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 352 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
South Spencer 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 South Spencer High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Spencer High School is ranked #685 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Spencer High School often compared to?
South Spencer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Spencer High School?
The graduation rate of South Spencer High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend South Spencer High School?
352 students attend South Spencer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of South Spencer High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Spencer High School?
South Spencer High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Spencer High School offer ?
South Spencer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Spencer High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 352 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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