Is Jimtown High School a good school?

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

How many students attend Jimtown High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 538 students attended Jimtown High School.

What is the racial makeup of Jimtown High School?

Students at Jimtown High School are 77% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into 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

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:
118^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,255

Feeder schools for Jimtown High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 538

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.6%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Two or more races:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jimtown High School ranks better than 72.6% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.87. (See more...)

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.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.6%), Hispanic (13.6%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jimtown High School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Jimtown High School employs 37.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Baugo Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baugo Community Schools 39^th 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
2005	48.56	214^th	349	38.7%
2006	47.32	227^th	349	35.0%
2007	48.41	226^th	354	36.2%
2008	36.48	286^th	360	20.6%
2009	43.17	263^rd	364	27.7%
2010	57.91	91^st	362	74.9%
2011	37.57	240^th	364	34.1%
2012	27.38	310^th	373	16.9%
2013	27.02	270^th	353	23.5%
2014	37.87	231^st	379	39.1%
2015	47.96	205^th	400	48.8%
2016	33.71	296^th	394	24.9%
2017	42.64	237^th	380	37.6%
2018	67.73	109^th	385	71.7%
2019	30.09	290^th	389	25.4%
2021	33.34	272^nd	388	29.9%
2022	64.04	137^th	409	66.5%
2023	37.93	255^th	398	35.9%
2024	62.87	118^th	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	189^th	285	33.7%
2024	35.85	179^th	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	246^th	379	35.1%
2024	45.08	201^st	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	263^rd	388	32.2%
2024	57.93	131^st	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	230^th	383	39.9%
2024	61.89	112^th	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
2022	81.84	32^nd	164	80.5%
2023	26.39	125^th	166	24.7%
2024	40.94	99^th	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
2022	53.31	168^th	378	55.6%
2023	33.82	250^th	375	33.3%
2024	60.16	102^nd	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.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, May 27, 2018

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
2024	412	12	5	73	0	0	36	0	538

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
2024	538	37.6	14.2	18.4

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
2024	538	37.6	14.2	18.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jimtown High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 290^th of 389 High schools	Ranks 255^th 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)	26.8	29.9	3.1%
End of Course Biology (Baugo Community Schools)	26.8	29.9	3.1%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	595	541	9.1%
African American	13	13
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	2	60%
Hispanic	60	69	15%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	488	417	14.5%
Two or More Races	28	40	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.6%	37.9%	5.3%

Schools Near Jimtown High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jimtown High School	Public	9-12	59021 Cr 3 S	Elkhart	46517	Elkhart County	Baugo Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 295-2343	538	38	14.2	18.4%	412 (76.6%)	12 (2.2%)	73 (13.6%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.7%)	62.9	118^th of 431 public high schools	72.6%		37.9	255^th of 398 public high schools	35.9%	137	52.5	25.2	47.3	$11,255	$415	$10,840
Elkhart Area Career Center	Public	6-12	2424 California Rd	Elkhart	46514	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 262-5650	0	41	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Elkhart High School	Public	9-12	2608 California Rd	Elkhart	46514	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 262-5600	3,195	201	15.9	62.3%	1,132 (35.4%)	431 (13.5%)	1,357 (42.5%)	44 (1.4%)	5 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	226 (7.1%)	25.6	322^nd of 431 public high schools	25.3%		19.1	329^th of 398 public high schools	17.3%	7	39.5	10.8	18.9	$12,916	$1,994	$10,922
Excel Center - Elkhart	Public, Charter	9-12	1 Blazer Blvd	Elkhart	46516	Elkhart County	Excel Center - Elkhart	Yes	No	No	No	(574) 404-7109	249	11	22.6	50.2%	46 (18.5%)	30 (12.0%)	161 (64.7%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)								(n/a)				$11,503	$1,178	$10,324
Concord Community High School	Public	9-12	59117 Minuteman Way	Elkhart	46517	Elkhart County	Concord Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 875-6524	1,735	97	17.9	58.9%	678 (39.1%)	104 (6.0%)	860 (49.6%)	16 (0.9%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	73 (4.2%)	36.7	279^th of 431 public high schools	35.3%		32.9	283^rd of 398 public high schools	28.9%	4	47.7	12.2	26.6	$10,113	$384	$9,729
Penn High School	Public	9-12	56100 Bittersweet Rd	Mishawaka	46545	St. Joseph County	Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 259-7961	3,847	182	21.1	24.9%	2,623 (68.2%)	372 (9.7%)	371 (9.6%)	233 (6.1%)	14 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	231 (6.0%)	87.2	23^rd of 431 public high schools	94.7%		89.4	17^th of 398 public high schools	95.7%	6	64.6	40.2	67.5	$9,068	$377	$8,691
Mishawaka High School	Public	9-12	1202 Lincolnway E	Mishawaka	46544	St. Joseph County	School City of Mishawaka	No	No	No	No	(574) 254-7300	1,437	98	14.7	63.7%	956 (66.5%)	188 (13.1%)	143 (10.0%)	6 (0.4%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	137 (9.5%)	36.8	278^th of 431 public high schools	35.5%		34.1	278^th of 398 public high schools	30.2%		39.9	18.2	27.6	$9,831	$1,260	$8,571
Adams High School	Public	9-12	808 S Twyckenham Dr	South Bend	46615	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 393-5300	1,987	134	14.8	52.0%	641 (32.3%)	525 (26.4%)	621 (31.3%)	44 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	155 (7.8%)	43.2	246^th of 431 public high schools	42.9%		45.5	208^th of 398 public high schools	47.7%	38	49.2	18.0	25.4	$12,340	$2,470	$9,870
Goshen High School	Public	9-12	401 Lincolnway East	Goshen	46526	Elkhart County	Goshen Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 533-8651	2,041	111	18.4	61.4%	666 (32.6%)	61 (3.0%)	1,225 (60.0%)	13 (0.6%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	72 (3.5%)	39	271^st of 431 public high schools	37.1%		30	292^nd of 398 public high schools	26.6%	21	41.7	16.3	35.0	$10,980	$785	$10,194
Rise Up Academy at Eggleston	Public	9-12	740 N Eddy Street	South Bend	46617	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 393-3500	175	24	7.2	62.3%	24 (13.7%)	94 (53.7%)	38 (21.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	18 (10.3%)	5.4	420^th of 431 public high schools	2.6%		4.2	392^nd of 398 public high schools	1.5%	28	6.0	0.0		$20,033	$2,944	$17,089

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