Enrollment
350
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockport, IN
South Spencer High School
Federal NCES profile for South Spencer High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181056001733
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Spencer High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rockport · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Spencer High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Spencer High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rockport, IN.
School address
District: South Spencer County Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181056001733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Spencer High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Spencer High School
South Spencer High School is a mid-sized high school in Rockport, Indiana, enrolling 350 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 350 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 427 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #278.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 175 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 90 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 350 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
South Spencer County Sch Corp also operates Rockport-Ohio Elementary School (317 students) and South Spencer Middle School (220 students) alongside South Spencer High School.
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 Spencer High School compares
South Spencer 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 25% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Indiana - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$12,257
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 92.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, South Spencer High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Spencer County Sch Corp, which includes South Spencer High School.
$12,257
Per student
+1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 54.6%
Federal 10.7%
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 Spencer High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockport-Ohio Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Spencer Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luce Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Spencer High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high 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 (~350 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Spencer High School
How many students attend South Spencer High School?
South Spencer High School has 350 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockport, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Spencer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Spencer High School is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% 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 Spencer High School?
37.0% of students at South Spencer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Spencer High School?
The largest demographic group at South Spencer High School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Rockport, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Spencer High School?
South Spencer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Spencer High School rank among public schools in Rockport?
By Resource Investment Index, South Spencer High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rockport, 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 Rockport on the city page.
Is South Spencer High School a good school?
South Spencer High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools. 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 Spencer County Sch Corp?
Besides South Spencer High School, South Spencer County Sch Corp also operates Rockport-Ohio Elementary School (317 students), South Spencer Middle School (220 students), and Luce Elementary School (178 students). See the South Spencer County Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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