Jimtown High School

Summary:

Jimtown High School is a public high school located in Elkhart, Indiana, serving 541 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Baugo Community Schools district, which is ranked 44 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jimtown High School stands out for its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.4% to 92.2% over the past few years, outperforming the state average. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of white students (77.08%) compared to nearby schools, such as Adams High School and Goshen High School, which tend to have more diverse student populations. Jimtown High School's performance on standardized tests, such as the SAT and ILEARN, is generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages, particularly in the area of Evidence-based Reading and Writing. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $9,035 in 2019-2020 to $11,255 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.

While Jimtown High School's overall performance is strong, there are some areas for improvement. The school has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 25.7% in 2020-2021 to 22.1% in 2022-2023, but this rate is still higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's performance on various metrics, such as test scores and graduation rates, varies across different student subgroups, with male and white students generally outperforming their female and Hispanic counterparts. Addressing these disparities and continuing to support student engagement and attendance could further enhance the school's already impressive outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 59021 Cr 3 S
       Elkhart, IN  46517


(574) 295-2343

District: Baugo Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,255 Help


Feeder schools for Jimtown High School:

Elementary:    Jimtown Elementary School
    Jimtown Intermediate School
Middle:    Jimtown Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  541

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.1%
Hispanic:
12.8%
Two or more races:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jimtown High School ranks better than 72.6% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.87. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jimtown High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.1%), Hispanic (12.8%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jimtown High School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jimtown High School is $11,255.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jimtown High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jimtown High School 118th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Jimtown High School in the ranking list.)

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Baugo Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baugo Community Schools 39th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jimtown High School

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Rank History for all students at Jimtown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 48.56 214th 349 38.7%
2006 47.32 227th 349 35.0%
2007 48.41 226th 354 36.2%
2008 36.48 286th 360 20.6%
2009 43.17 263rd 364 27.7%
2010 57.91 91st 362 74.9%
2011 37.57 240th 364 34.1%
2012 27.38 310th 373 16.9%
2013 27.02 270th 353 23.5%
2014 37.87 231st 379 39.1%
2015 47.96 205th 400 48.8%
2016 33.71 296th 394 24.9%
2017 42.64 237th 380 37.6%
2018 67.73 109th 385 71.7%
2019 30.09 290th 389 25.4%
2021 33.34 272nd 388 29.9%
2022 64.04 137th 409 66.5%
2023 37.93 255th 398 35.9%
2024 62.87 118th 431 72.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jimtown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.78 189th 285 33.7%
2024 35.85 179th 289 38.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jimtown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.19 246th 379 35.1%
2024 45.08 201st 377 46.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Jimtown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.48 263rd 388 32.2%
2024 57.93 131st 392 66.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Jimtown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.96 230th 383 39.9%
2024 61.89 112th 392 71.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jimtown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.84 32nd 164 80.5%
2023 26.39 125th 166 24.7%
2024 40.94 99th 184 46.2%
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Rank History for White students at Jimtown High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.31 168th 378 55.6%
2023 33.82 250th 375 33.3%
2024 60.16 102nd 381 73.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Sunday, May 27, 2018

Open Quote My husband and I are very happy to have made the decision to send our child to Jimtown. The teachers and staff were amazing while transitioning our daughter here from another school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jimtown High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 388 19 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 418
1989 388 20 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 415
1990 360 17 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 385
1991 361 20 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 389
1992 397 16 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 423
1993 421 11 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1994 451 14 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1995 481 22 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1996 481 22 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1997 471 14 5 8 0 n/a n/a 4 502
1998 483 20 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1999 505 12 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2000 504 9 8 12 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2001 492 14 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 506 16 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2003 506 16 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2004 469 19 4 18 2 n/a n/a 0 512
2005 499 19 7 16 3 n/a n/a 0 544
2006 517 17 5 22 3 n/a n/a 0 564
2007 520 13 2 20 1 n/a n/a 9 565
2008 575 17 1 26 0 n/a n/a 12 631
2009 571 18 2 25 0 n/a n/a 20 636
2010 543 17 4 21 0 n/a n/a 21 606
2011 548 17 3 19 0 0 14 0 601
2012 526 12 3 23 1 0 24 0 589
2013 520 13 2 24 3 0 24 0 586
2014 496 4 2 36 1 0 24 0 563
2015 464 8 2 47 2 0 33 0 556
2016 494 10 2 50 0 0 31 0 587
2017 513 10 2 54 0 0 26 0 605
2018 474 13 4 53 0 0 22 0 566
2019 488 13 5 60 1 0 28 0 595
2020 512 15 3 68 1 0 34 0 633
2021 468 15 2 62 1 0 37 0 585
2022 451 16 5 65 2 0 43 0 582
2023 417 13 2 69 0 0 40 0 541

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jimtown High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 24.4 17.1 2.6
1989 415 25.2 16.4 3.9
1990 385 25.7 14.9 3.1
1991 389 26.2 14.8 3.1
1992 423 26.4 16.0 4
1993 443 26.6 16.7 3.6
1994 470 26.6 17.7 3.8
1995 513 27.9 18.4 4.3
1996 513 27.9 18.4 4.3
1997 502 27.7 18.1 7.2
1998 511 28.0 18.3 9
1999 535 28.9 18.5 12.7
2000 534 28.8 18.5 10.5
2001 524 28.8 18.2 9.7
2002 543 29.4 18.5 14.5
2003 543 29.4 18.5 14.5
2004 512 29.7 17.2 17.4
2005 544 30.3 18.0 20.2
2006 564 30.3 18.6 17.9
2007 565 n/a n/a 19.4
2008 631 31.2 20.2 20.2
2009 636 32.2 19.8 29.1
2010 606 32.1 18.8 33.3
2011 601 30.5 19.7 31.6
2012 589 31.0 19.0 32.9
2013 586 31.0 18.9 31.2
2014 563 32.0 17.5 29.3
2015 556 32.0 17.3 28.8
2016 587 29.0 20.2 31.5
2017 605 33.1 18.2 31.4
2018 566 31.0 18.2 34.8
2019 595 32.6 18.2 32.6
2020 633 33.9 18.6 38.4
2021 585 32.7 17.8 33.7
2022 582 40.4 14.3 32
2023 541 37.3 14.4 37.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jimtown High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 24.4 17.1 2.6
1989 415 25.2 16.4 3.9
1990 385 25.7 14.9 3.1
1991 389 26.2 14.8 3.1
1992 423 26.4 16.0 4
1993 443 26.6 16.7 3.6
1994 470 26.6 17.7 3.8
1995 513 27.9 18.4 4.3
1996 513 27.9 18.4 4.3
1997 502 27.7 18.1 7.2
1998 511 28.0 18.3 9
1999 535 28.9 18.5 12.7
2000 534 28.8 18.5 10.5
2001 524 28.8 18.2 9.7
2002 543 29.4 18.5 14.5
2003 543 29.4 18.5 14.5
2004 512 29.7 17.2 17.4
2005 544 30.3 18.0 20.2
2006 564 30.3 18.6 17.9
2007 565 n/a n/a 19.4
2008 631 31.2 20.2 20.2
2009 636 32.2 19.8 29.1
2010 606 32.1 18.8 33.3
2011 601 30.5 19.7 31.6
2012 589 31.0 19.0 32.9
2013 586 31.0 18.9 31.2
2014 563 32.0 17.5 29.3
2015 556 32.0 17.3 28.8
2016 587 29.0 20.2 31.5
2017 605 33.1 18.2 31.4
2018 566 31.0 18.2 34.8
2019 595 32.6 18.2 32.6
2020 633 33.9 18.6 38.4
2021 585 32.7 17.8 33.7
2022 582 40.4 14.3 32
2023 541 37.3 14.4 37.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jimtown High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $297 (3.3%) $8,769 (96.7%) $9,066
2020 $159 (1.8%) $8,876 (98.2%) $9,035
2021 $433 (4.1%) $10,035 (95.9%) $10,468
2022 $414 (3.7%) $10,840 (96.3%) $11,255

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jimtown High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 290th of 389 High schoolsRanks 255th of 398 High schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Jimtown High School)26.829.9
 3.1%
   End of Course Biology (Baugo Community Schools)26.829.9
 3.1%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students595541
 9.1%
African American1313
American Indian10
 100%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic6069
 15%
Pacific Islander00
White488417
 14.5%
Two or More Races2840
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.6%37.9%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jimtown High School

Students at Jimtown High School are 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Jimtown High School ranks 118th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 541 students attended Jimtown High School.

Jimtown High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jimtown Elementary School
Elementary : Jimtown Intermediate School
Middle : Jimtown Junior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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