- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Seymour, IN
Seymour Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Seymour Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181008001618
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seymour Senior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Seymour · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Seymour Senior High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seymour Senior High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Seymour, IN.
School address
District: Seymour Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181008001618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Seymour Senior High School held near 1,726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 97.5 → 97.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 181008001618 · Seymour, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,729 enr · 17.8:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Seymour Middle School (778 students)
Seymour Senior High School held near 1,726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE held 97.5 → 97.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Seymour Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Seymour Senior High School
1,729 students
- Seymour Middle
Seymour Middle School
778 students
- Seymour-Jackso 609
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School
609 students
- Seymour-Reddin 609
Seymour-Redding Elementary School
609 students
- Margaret R Bro 499
Margaret R Brown Elementary School
499 students
- Emerson Elemen 257
Emerson Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Seymour Senior High School reports 1,729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seymour Senior High School compares
Seymour 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▲ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,729 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,729
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Indiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$10,276
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 49 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 44.5%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Seymour Senior High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seymour Community Schools reports $10,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seymour Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seymour-Jackson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seymour-Redding Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaret R Brown Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seymour Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~1,729 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seymour Senior High School
How many students attend Seymour Senior High School?
Seymour Senior High School has 1,729 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seymour, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,690 (2022-23) → 1,726 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seymour Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seymour Senior High School is 17.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seymour Senior High School?
51.5% of students at Seymour Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seymour Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Seymour Senior High School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Seymour, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seymour Senior High School?
Seymour Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Seymour Senior High School rank among public schools in Seymour?
By Resource Investment Index, Seymour Senior High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Seymour, 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 Seymour on the city page.
What other schools are in Seymour Community Schools?
Besides Seymour Senior High School, Seymour Community Schools also operates Seymour Middle School (778 students), Seymour-Jackson Elementary School (609 students), and Seymour-Redding Elementary School (609 students). See the Seymour Community Schools district page for the complete list.