- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
South Central Jr-Sr High School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 180219000263 · Union Mills, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 14.5:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: South Central Elementary School (523 students)
South Central Jr-Sr High School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How South Central Jr-Sr High School compares
South Central Jr-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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,103
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 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.
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
District finance for South Central Com School Corp reports $11,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Union Mills
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~463 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.