- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shelbyville, IN
Shelbyville Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Shelbyville Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181014001631
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelbyville Sr High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelbyville Sr High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelbyville Sr High School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Shelbyville, IN.
School address
District: Shelbyville Central Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181014001631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Shelbyville Sr High School held near 1,093 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 62.7 → 62.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 181014001631 · Shelbyville, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,068 enr · 17.2:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelbyville Middle School (886 students)
Shelbyville Sr High School held near 1,093 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 62.7 → 62.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Shelbyville Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shelbyville Sr High School
1,068 students
- Shelbyville Mi
Shelbyville Middle School
886 students
- William F Lope
William F Loper Elementary School
619 students
- Thomas a Hendr
Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch
565 students
- Coulston Eleme
Coulston Elementary School
428 students
- Golden Bear Pr 295
Golden Bear Preschool
295 students
What this shows Shelbyville Sr High School reports 1,068 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelbyville Sr High School compares
Shelbyville Sr 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,068
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$12,582
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Shelbyville Sr High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelbyville Central Schools reports $12,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shelbyville Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William F Loper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coulston Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Golden Bear Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelbyville Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Shelbyville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,068 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shelbyville Sr High School
How many students attend Shelbyville Sr High School?
Shelbyville Sr High School has 1,068 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shelbyville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,101 (2022-23) → 1,093 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelbyville Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelbyville Sr High School is 17.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shelbyville Sr High School?
52.6% of students at Shelbyville Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelbyville Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Shelbyville Sr High School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelbyville Sr High School?
Shelbyville Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Shelbyville Sr High School rank among public schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelbyville Sr High School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelbyville Central Schools?
Besides Shelbyville Sr High School, Shelbyville Central Schools also operates Shelbyville Middle School (886 students), William F Loper Elementary School (619 students), and Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch (565 students). See the Shelbyville Central Schools district page for the complete list.