Enrollment
1,112
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Griffith, IN
Griffth Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Griffth Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180417000722
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Griffth Jr/Sr High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Griffith · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Griffth Jr/Sr High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Griffth Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Griffith, IN.
School address
District: Griffith Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180417000722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Griffth Jr/Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Griffth Jr/Sr High School
Griffth Jr/Sr High School is a large combined-grade school in Griffith, Indiana, enrolling 1,112 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.9% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,112 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 151 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 276 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,112 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 29 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Griffith's public schools, it stands alongside Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School (477 students): Griffth Jr/Sr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 13.6:1).
Griffith Public Schools also operates Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School (477 students) and Beiriger Elementary School (426 students) alongside Griffth Jr/Sr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Griffth Jr/Sr High School compares
Griffth Jr/Sr High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 9% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,112 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,112
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$11,218
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
192
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
African American 21.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Griffth Jr/Sr High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Griffith Public Schools, which includes Griffth Jr/Sr High School.
$11,218
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 64.9%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Griffth Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beiriger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Griffth Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Griffith
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,112 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Griffth Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Griffth Jr/Sr High School?
Griffth Jr/Sr High School has 1,112 students enrolled. It is a public school in Griffith, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griffth Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Griffth Jr/Sr High School is 17.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Griffth Jr/Sr High School?
44.9% of students at Griffth Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Griffth Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Griffth Jr/Sr High School is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Griffith, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Griffth Jr/Sr High School?
Griffth Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Griffth Jr/Sr High School rank among schools in Griffith?
By Resource Investment Index, Griffth Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Griffith, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Griffith on the city page.
Is Griffth Jr/Sr High School a good school?
Griffth Jr/Sr High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Griffith Public Schools?
Besides Griffth Jr/Sr High School, Griffith Public Schools also operates Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School (477 students) and Beiriger Elementary School (426 students). See the Griffith Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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