- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bluffton, IN
Bluffton High School
Federal NCES profile for Bluffton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180072000146
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluffton High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Bluffton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluffton High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffton High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bluffton, IN.
School address
District: Msd Bluffton-Harrison · Indiana
NCES ID 180072000146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Bluffton High School grew from 468 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 180072000146 · Bluffton, IN High · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 13.7:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch (750 students)
Bluffton High School grew from 468 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Bluffton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bluffton-Harri
Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch
750 students
- Bluffton-Harri
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School
556 students
- This school
Bluffton High School
507 students
What this shows Bluffton High School reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluffton High School compares
Bluffton High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Indiana - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Bluffton High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Msd Bluffton-Harrison reports $10,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluffton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bluffton-Harrison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluffton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluffton High School
How many students attend Bluffton High School?
Bluffton High School has 507 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bluffton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluffton High School is 13.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bluffton High School?
38.2% of students at Bluffton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluffton High School?
The largest demographic group at Bluffton High School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Bluffton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluffton High School?
Bluffton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bluffton High School rank among public schools in Bluffton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffton High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bluffton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Msd Bluffton-Harrison?
Besides Bluffton High School, Msd Bluffton-Harrison also operates Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch (750 students) and Bluffton-Harrison Middle School (556 students). See the Msd Bluffton-Harrison district page for the complete list.