- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Shoals, IN
Shoals Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Shoals Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181017001635
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shoals Community High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Shoals · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Shoals Community High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shoals Community High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Shoals, IN.
School address
District: Shoals Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181017001635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Shoals Community High School grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 181017001635 · Shoals, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 15.5:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Shoals Community Elementary School (276 students)
Shoals Community High School grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Shoals Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shoals Communi
Shoals Community Elementary School
276 students
- This school
Shoals Community High School
201 students
- Shoals Middle
Shoals Middle School
126 students
What this shows Shoals Community High School reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shoals Community High School compares
Shoals Community 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 0% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Indiana - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$11,048
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Shoals Community High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shoals Community School Corp reports $11,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shoals Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoals Community Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shoals Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shoals Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shoals Community High School
How many students attend Shoals Community High School?
Shoals Community High School has 201 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shoals, IN. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoals Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shoals Community High School is 15.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% 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 Shoals Community High School?
49.5% of students at Shoals Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shoals Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Shoals Community High School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Shoals, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shoals Community High School?
Shoals Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Shoals Community High School rank among public schools in Shoals?
By Resource Investment Index, Shoals Community High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Shoals, 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 Shoals Community School Corp?
Besides Shoals Community High School, Shoals Community School Corp also operates Shoals Community Elementary School (276 students) and Shoals Middle School (126 students). See the Shoals Community School Corp district page for the complete list.