- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelbyville, IN
Southwestern High School
Federal NCES profile for Southwestern High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181083001769
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwestern High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwestern High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Shelbyville, IN.
School address
District: Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co · Indiana
NCES ID 181083001769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Southwestern High School shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 181083001769 · Shelbyville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 10.6:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern Elementary School (405 students)
Southwestern High School shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Southwestern High School compares
Southwestern High School is a shrinking 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 6% in Indiana - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,500
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 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Southwestern High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co reports $11,500 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwestern High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwestern High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Shelbyville
3 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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern High School
How many students attend Southwestern High School?
Southwestern High School has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shelbyville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern High School is 10.6:1, which is 33% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 32% 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 Southwestern High School?
43.4% of students at Southwestern High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwestern High School?
The largest demographic group at Southwestern High School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwestern High School?
Southwestern High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Southwestern High School rank among schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern High School ranks #1 of 4 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 schools in Shelbyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co?
Besides Southwestern High School, Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co also operates Southwestern Elementary School (405 students). See the Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co district page for the complete list.