- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Scottsburg, IN
Scottsburg Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Scottsburg Senior 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 181002001612
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scottsburg Senior High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Scottsburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Scottsburg Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scottsburg Senior High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Scottsburg, IN.
School address
District: Scott County School District 2 · Indiana
NCES ID 181002001612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Scottsburg Senior High School held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 181002001612 · Scottsburg, IN High · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 13.3:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Scottsburg Middle School (556 students)
Scottsburg Senior High School held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Scottsburg Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Scottsburg Senior High School
678 students
- Scottsburg Mid
Scottsburg Middle School
556 students
- Scottsburg Ele
Scottsburg Elem School
493 students
- Vienna-Finley
Vienna-Finley Elementary School
391 students
- Johnson Elemen 219
Johnson Elementary School
219 students
- Lexington Elem 205
Lexington Elementary School
205 students
What this shows Scottsburg Senior High School reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scottsburg Senior High School compares
Scottsburg Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,918
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 43 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Scottsburg Senior High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott County School District 2 reports $13,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scottsburg Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsburg Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scottsburg Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vienna-Finley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scottsburg Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~678 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scottsburg Senior High School
How many students attend Scottsburg Senior High School?
Scottsburg Senior High School has 678 students enrolled. It is a high school in Scottsburg, IN. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 730 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scottsburg Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scottsburg Senior High School is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 Scottsburg Senior High School?
48.1% of students at Scottsburg Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scottsburg Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Scottsburg Senior High School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Scottsburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scottsburg Senior High School?
Scottsburg Senior 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 Scottsburg Senior High School rank among public schools in Scottsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Scottsburg Senior High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Scottsburg, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Scottsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Scott County School District 2?
Besides Scottsburg Senior High School, Scott County School District 2 also operates Scottsburg Middle School (556 students), Scottsburg Elem School (493 students), and Vienna-Finley Elementary School (391 students). See the Scott County School District 2 district page for the complete list.