Bluffton High School

Summary:

Bluffton High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Bluffton, Indiana, with a student population of 468. The school is part of the Blackford County Schools district, which is ranked 132 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bluffton High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 98.1% to 100% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average and many nearby schools like Blackford Junior-Senior High School and Wayne High School. The school also maintains a strong academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of Indiana high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. Bluffton High School students have outperformed the state and district averages in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, with proficiency rates around 51% compared to the state average of around 50%. While the school has seen a slight increase in chronic absenteeism, its rate of 14% is still lower than many nearby schools.

Bluffton High School's consistent academic excellence, with its stable statewide ranking and 4-star rating, suggests a well-established and effective educational program. The school's student population is predominantly White, but it has seen a slight increase in racial diversity in recent years. Bluffton High School also faces socioeconomic challenges, with around 42% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's performance generally outpaces nearby schools like Bellmont Senior High School and Adams Central High School, suggesting a high level of educational quality in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1 Tiger Trl
       Bluffton, IN  46714


(260) 824-3724

District: MSD Bluffton-Harrison

SchoolDigger Rank:
65th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,210 Help


Feeder schools for Bluffton High School:

Elementary:    Bluffton-Harrison Elementary School
Middle:    Bluffton-Harrison Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  468

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.3%
Hispanic:
6.4%
African American:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bluffton High School ranks better than 84.9% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.79. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bluffton 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 (86.3%), Hispanic (6.4%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluffton High School is 12.4. (See more...)
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Compare Bluffton High School employs 37.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bluffton High School is $13,210.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bluffton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluffton High School 65th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Bluffton High School in the ranking list.)

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MSD Bluffton-Harrison:

SchoolDigger ranks MSD Bluffton-Harrison 114th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bluffton High School

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Rank History for all students at Bluffton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 82.97 35th 349 90.0%
2006 61.39 140th 349 59.9%
2007 68.81 105th 354 70.3%
2008 66.05 117th 360 67.5%
2009 74.50 76th 364 79.1%
2010 55.14 109th 362 69.9%
2011 52.31 146th 364 59.9%
2012 56.83 118th 373 68.4%
2013 41.95 188th 353 46.7%
2014 29.24 282nd 379 25.6%
2015 51.24 175th 400 56.3%
2016 62.81 119th 394 69.8%
2017 69.45 84th 380 77.9%
2018 45.35 237th 385 38.4%
2019 76.01 49th 389 87.4%
2021 63.88 97th 388 75.0%
2022 73.13 96th 409 76.5%
2023 73.45 62nd 398 84.4%
2024 72.79 65th 431 84.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bluffton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.80 79th 285 72.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bluffton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.84 130th 379 65.7%
2024 48.41 182nd 377 51.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Bluffton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.31 96th 388 75.3%
2024 62.71 106th 392 73.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Bluffton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.43 45th 383 88.3%
2024 76.37 55th 392 86.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bluffton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.98 12th 166 92.8%
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Rank History for White students at Bluffton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.32 146th 378 61.4%
2023 66.51 76th 375 79.7%
2024 67.22 69th 381 81.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Bluffton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 484 0 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 493
1989 437 0 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1990 451 0 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1991 476 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1992 449 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1993 465 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1994 479 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1995 461 0 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1996 461 0 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1997 463 2 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1998 466 4 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1999 486 4 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2000 466 6 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2001 459 7 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2002 431 5 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2003 431 5 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2004 434 4 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 457
2005 443 5 6 13 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2006 442 5 7 20 1 n/a n/a 0 475
2007 438 4 7 16 2 n/a n/a 2 469
2008 445 4 7 22 2 n/a n/a 7 487
2009 419 3 6 20 0 n/a n/a 9 457
2010 447 5 4 18 1 n/a n/a 10 485
2011 426 1 2 31 0 1 6 0 467
2012 440 2 1 27 0 1 6 0 477
2013 431 5 2 31 1 0 6 0 476
2014 390 4 7 28 1 0 3 0 433
2015 402 5 3 36 2 0 4 0 452
2016 396 6 4 35 3 0 3 0 447
2017 390 5 7 32 1 2 6 0 443
2018 394 6 3 31 0 4 4 0 442
2019 420 7 5 33 0 5 8 0 478
2020 399 8 8 33 0 4 12 0 464
2021 417 10 6 34 0 3 7 0 477
2022 419 9 5 29 0 2 7 0 471
2023 404 15 7 30 0 1 11 0 468

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 Bluffton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 493 30.1 16.3 9.9
1989 447 30.1 14.8 6.5
1990 464 30.2 15.3 7.1
1991 485 28.8 16.8 6.6
1992 457 27.0 16.9 6.3
1993 473 28.7 16.5 7
1994 488 27.8 17.6 6.1
1995 472 28.0 16.9 5.1
1996 472 28.0 16.9 5.1
1997 485 27.0 18.0 10.5
1998 494 28.6 17.3 8.1
1999 504 29.1 17.3 12.3
2000 486 28.1 17.3 12.6
2001 490 27.5 17.8 8.4
2002 451 28.2 16.0 11.8
2003 451 28.2 16.0 11.8
2004 457 27.2 16.8 17.5
2005 468 28.2 16.6 18.2
2006 475 26.1 18.2 13.5
2007 469 n/a n/a 18.4
2008 487 28.1 17.3 21.5
2009 457 28.7 15.9 24.8
2010 485 29.8 16.2 32.8
2011 467 26.1 17.8 37.5
2012 477 32.3 14.7 34.4
2013 476 31.3 15.1 37.2
2014 433 32.3 13.3 39
2015 452 31.0 14.5 40.7
2016 447 31.0 14.4 42.3
2017 443 32.8 13.4 42.2
2018 442 33.9 13.0 47.3
2019 478 31.9 14.9 46.2
2020 464 34.0 13.6 46.6
2021 477 33.4 14.2 41.3
2022 471 37.5 12.5 36.3
2023 468 37.5 12.4 42.3

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 Bluffton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 493 30.1 16.3 9.9
1989 447 30.1 14.8 6.5
1990 464 30.2 15.3 7.1
1991 485 28.8 16.8 6.6
1992 457 27.0 16.9 6.3
1993 473 28.7 16.5 7
1994 488 27.8 17.6 6.1
1995 472 28.0 16.9 5.1
1996 472 28.0 16.9 5.1
1997 485 27.0 18.0 10.5
1998 494 28.6 17.3 8.1
1999 504 29.1 17.3 12.3
2000 486 28.1 17.3 12.6
2001 490 27.5 17.8 8.4
2002 451 28.2 16.0 11.8
2003 451 28.2 16.0 11.8
2004 457 27.2 16.8 17.5
2005 468 28.2 16.6 18.2
2006 475 26.1 18.2 13.5
2007 469 n/a n/a 18.4
2008 487 28.1 17.3 21.5
2009 457 28.7 15.9 24.8
2010 485 29.8 16.2 32.8
2011 467 26.1 17.8 37.5
2012 477 32.3 14.7 34.4
2013 476 31.3 15.1 37.2
2014 433 32.3 13.3 39
2015 452 31.0 14.5 40.7
2016 447 31.0 14.4 42.3
2017 443 32.8 13.4 42.2
2018 442 33.9 13.0 47.3
2019 478 31.9 14.9 46.2
2020 464 34.0 13.6 46.6
2021 477 33.4 14.2 41.3
2022 471 37.5 12.5 36.3
2023 468 37.5 12.4 42.3

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 Bluffton High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $791 (7.5%) $9,802 (92.5%) $10,593
2020 $920 (8.4%) $10,052 (91.6%) $10,971
2021 $1,194 (10.4%) $10,263 (89.6%) $11,457
2022 $1,664 (12.6%) $11,546 (87.4%) $13,210

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bluffton 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 49th of 389 High schoolsRanks 62nd of 398 High schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Bluffton High School)5542.9
 12.1%
   End of Course Biology (MSD Bluffton-Harrison)5542.9
 12.1%
   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 Students478468
 2.1%
African American715
 114.3%
American Indian00
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic3330
 9.1%
Pacific Islander51
 80%
White420404
 3.8%
Two or More Races811
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.2%42.3%
 3.9%


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Students at Bluffton High School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 468 students attended Bluffton High School.

Bluffton High School ranks 65th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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