South Central Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

South Central Junior-Senior High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Union Mills, Indiana, with a student population of 455. The school is part of the Valparaiso Community Schools district, which is ranked 117 out of 381 districts in the state.

South Central Junior-Senior High School has several strengths, including consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 92.5% to 98.7% in recent years, which are significantly above the state average. The school also outperforms nearby schools like Oregon-Davis Junior-Senior High School and Tri-Township Junior-Senior High School in terms of graduation rates, English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, and SAT performance. However, the school lags behind higher-performing nearby schools like Kouts Middle/High School and Washington Township Middle/High School, which are part of the East Porter County School Corp district.

While the school's ELA proficiency rates are higher than the district average, its math proficiency rates are lower. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.5% in 2020-2021 to 18.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with the school ranking higher for male students and lower for special education students compared to the overall school ranking.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 9808 S 600 W
       Union Mills, IN  46382


(219) 767-2266

District: South Central Com School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
265th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,355 Help


Feeder schools for South Central Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:    South Central Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  465

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.9%
Hispanic:
11.0%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Central Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 69.1% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.74. (See more...)
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Compare Details South Central Junior-Senior High School ranks worse than 61.5% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.84. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Central Junior-Senior 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 (86.9%), Hispanic (11%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Central Junior-Senior High School is 15.2. (See more...)
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Compare South Central Junior-Senior High School employs 30.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Central Junior-Senior High School is $10,355.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Central Junior-Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Central Junior-Senior High School 150th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See South Central Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks South Central Junior-Senior High School 265th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See South Central Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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South Central Com School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Central Com School Corp 127th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Central Junior-Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 84.23 25th 370 93.2%
2006 76.36 59th 375 84.3%
2007 79.39 50th 382 86.9%
2008 72.06 89th 392 77.3%
2009 52.44 224th 423 47.0%
2010 78.90 65th 428 84.8%
2011 50.17 274th 451 39.2%
2012 66.36 146th 447 67.3%
2013 61.73 181st 444 59.2%
2014 72.65 105th 470 77.7%
2015 65.78 159th 485 67.2%
2016 42.36 334th 494 32.4%
2017 49.51 274th 472 41.9%
2018 59.92 210th 473 55.6%
2019 63.95 162nd 470 65.5%
2021 52.42 227th 483 53.0%
2022 35.43 328th 490 33.1%
2023 32.16 339th 489 30.7%
2024 67.74 150th 485 69.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for South Central Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at South Central Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 81.39 44th 349 87.4%
2006 84.84 28th 349 92.0%
2007 79.78 47th 354 86.7%
2008 76.32 59th 360 83.6%
2009 67.52 122nd 364 66.5%
2010 53.12 123rd 362 66.0%
2011 63.23 77th 364 78.8%
2012 39.41 224th 373 39.9%
2013 48.74 148th 353 58.1%
2014 83.90 4th 379 98.9%
2015 70.29 55th 400 86.3%
2016 73.00 65th 394 83.5%
2017 75.37 59th 380 84.5%
2018 68.12 106th 385 72.5%
2019 57.94 133rd 389 65.8%
2021 50.51 173rd 388 55.4%
2022 45.81 231st 409 43.5%
2023 50.38 173rd 398 56.5%
2024 39.84 265th 431 38.5%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at South Central Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.54 253rd 289 12.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Central Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.73 132nd 379 65.2%
2024 36.04 248th 377 34.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at South Central Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.68 144th 388 62.9%
2024 38.13 250th 392 36.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at South Central Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.61 211th 383 44.9%
2024 37.07 250th 392 36.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at South Central Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 42.19 225th 378 40.5%
2023 43.13 198th 375 47.2%
2024 29.06 287th 381 24.7%
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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 South Central Junior-Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 403 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1989 425 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1990 417 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1991 430 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1992 395 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1993 419 5 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1994 422 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1995 426 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 5 434
1996 426 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 5 434
1997 447 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 4 452
1998 454 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1999 438 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2000 434 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2001 407 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2002 382 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2003 382 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2004 401 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2005 422 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2006 434 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2007 451 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 10 463
2008 415 0 2 3 2 n/a n/a 10 432
2009 384 0 3 5 1 n/a n/a 11 404
2010 392 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 12 413
2011 427 2 2 18 1 0 8 0 458
2012 421 1 3 17 2 0 7 0 451
2013 423 1 6 14 0 0 8 0 452
2014 441 0 1 17 2 0 6 0 467
2015 428 0 3 18 2 0 5 0 456
2016 423 0 1 15 1 0 9 0 449
2017 430 0 2 21 2 0 11 0 466
2018 412 0 1 22 3 0 12 0 450
2019 420 0 1 26 3 0 13 0 463
2020 414 1 1 35 2 0 11 0 464
2021 425 1 1 42 2 0 10 0 481
2022 415 1 3 43 0 0 11 0 473
2023 403 0 1 42 0 0 9 0 455
2024 404 0 1 51 0 0 9 0 465

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 South Central Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 410 23.8 17.2 7.8
1989 428 23.0 18.6 8.6
1990 422 22.2 19.0 4.5
1991 432 23.2 18.6 6
1992 402 19.7 20.4 5.2
1993 428 21.8 19.6 7
1994 430 22.3 19.3 8.1
1995 434 23.4 18.5 8.6
1996 434 23.4 18.5 8.6
1997 452 24.5 18.4 8.3
1998 457 25.9 17.6 7.7
1999 442 27.1 16.3 9
2000 438 27.6 15.9 9.6
2001 412 26.1 15.8 11.4
2002 385 23.8 16.2 10.1
2003 385 23.8 16.2 10.1
2004 404 24.3 16.6 10.4
2005 425 23.6 18.0 11.5
2006 437 23.5 18.6 11
2007 463 n/a n/a 12.4
2008 432 23.5 18.4 12.6
2009 404 23.1 17.5 16.3
2010 413 23.6 17.4 22.2
2011 458 22.8 20.0 19.7
2012 451 28.7 15.7 25.7
2013 452 27.0 16.7 21.7
2014 467 25.8 18.0 24.8
2015 456 27.0 16.8 23.9
2016 449 27.0 16.6 23.4
2017 466 26.6 17.4 25.1
2018 450 26.6 16.9 29.3
2019 463 27.0 17.1 25.5
2020 464 26.5 17.4 32.8
2021 481 27.0 17.7 27.9
2022 473 36.0 13.1 33.2
2023 455 32.5 14.0 35.8
2024 465 30.5 15.2 33.1

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 South Central Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 410 23.8 17.2 7.8
1989 428 23.0 18.6 8.6
1990 422 22.2 19.0 4.5
1991 432 23.2 18.6 6
1992 402 19.7 20.4 5.2
1993 428 21.8 19.6 7
1994 430 22.3 19.3 8.1
1995 434 23.4 18.5 8.6
1996 434 23.4 18.5 8.6
1997 452 24.5 18.4 8.3
1998 457 25.9 17.6 7.7
1999 442 27.1 16.3 9
2000 438 27.6 15.9 9.6
2001 412 26.1 15.8 11.4
2002 385 23.8 16.2 10.1
2003 385 23.8 16.2 10.1
2004 404 24.3 16.6 10.4
2005 425 23.6 18.0 11.5
2006 437 23.5 18.6 11
2007 463 n/a n/a 12.4
2008 432 23.5 18.4 12.6
2009 404 23.1 17.5 16.3
2010 413 23.6 17.4 22.2
2011 458 22.8 20.0 19.7
2012 451 28.7 15.7 25.7
2013 452 27.0 16.7 21.7
2014 467 25.8 18.0 24.8
2015 456 27.0 16.8 23.9
2016 449 27.0 16.6 23.4
2017 466 26.6 17.4 25.1
2018 450 26.6 16.9 29.3
2019 463 27.0 17.1 25.5
2020 464 26.5 17.4 32.8
2021 481 27.0 17.7 27.9
2022 473 36.0 13.1 33.2
2023 455 32.5 14.0 35.8
2024 465 30.5 15.2 33.1

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 South Central Junior-Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $74 (0.8%) $8,692 (99.2%) $8,766
2020 $53 (0.6%) $8,960 (99.4%) $9,013
2021 $175 (2.0%) $8,752 (98.0%) $8,927
2022 $459 (4.4%) $9,896 (95.6%) $10,355

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Central Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 162nd of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 339th of 489 Middle schools
 34.9%
Ranks 133rd of 389 High schoolsRanks 173rd of 398 High schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Junior-Senior High School)56.439.1
 17.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Com School Corp)56.439.1
 17.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (South Central Junior-Senior High School)47.415.6
 31.8%
   7th Grade Math (South Central Com School Corp)47.415.6
 31.8%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Junior-Senior High School)53.333.8
 19.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Com School Corp)53.333.8
 19.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (South Central Junior-Senior High School)31.74.2
 27.5%
   8th Grade Math (South Central Com School Corp)31.74.2
 27.5%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (South Central Junior-Senior High School)35.926.8
 9.1%
   End of Course Biology (South Central Com School Corp)35.926.8
 9.1%
   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 Students463455
 1.7%
African American00
American Indian30
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic2642
 61.5%
Pacific Islander00
White420403
 4%
Two or More Races139
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.5%35.8%
 10.3%


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Students at South Central Junior-Senior High School are 87% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

South Central Junior-Senior High School ranks 265th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

South Central Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Central Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 465 students attended South Central Junior-Senior High School.


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