Enrollment
463
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union Mills, IN
South Central Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for South Central Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180219000263
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Central Jr-Sr High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 463
- students enrolled
South Central Jr-Sr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Central Com School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180219000263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Central Jr-Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Central Jr-Sr High School
South Central Jr-Sr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Union Mills, Indiana, enrolling 463 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 463 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 480 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #285.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 463 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Union Mills's public schools, it stands alongside South Central Elementary School (523 students): South Central Jr-Sr High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 20.1:1).
Its district, South Central Com School Corp, also runs South Central Elementary School (523 students).
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 South Central Jr-Sr High School compares
South Central 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 35% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Indiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$10,156
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 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 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, South Central Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Central Com School Corp, which includes South Central Jr-Sr High School.
$10,156
Per student
-16%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 64.5%
Federal 8.5%
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 South Central Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Central Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Union Mills
1 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 (~463 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Central Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend South Central Jr-Sr High School?
South Central Jr-Sr High School has 463 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union Mills, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Central Jr-Sr High School is 14.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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 South Central Jr-Sr High School?
32.3% of students at South Central 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 South Central Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at South Central Jr-Sr High School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Union Mills, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Central Jr-Sr High School?
South Central Jr-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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Central Jr-Sr High School a good school?
South Central Jr-Sr High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 South Central Com School Corp?
Besides South Central Jr-Sr High School, South Central Com School Corp also operates South Central Elementary School (523 students). See the South Central Com School Corp district page for the complete list.
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