Elkhart High School

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Elkhart High School ranks 322 nd of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Elkhart High School is a public high school located in Elkhart, Indiana, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,325 students. The school is part of the Elkhart Community Schools district, which is ranked 303 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elkhart High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 35.64% White, 13.41% African American, and 42.08% Hispanic students, which is higher than the nearby schools like Penn High School and Jimtown High School. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state and nearby school averages. For example, only 39.45% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, compared to the state average of 50.51%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 60.8%, significantly higher than the nearby Mishawaka High School (47.6%) and Clay High School (44.0%).

The high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch eligibility (63.16%) at Elkhart High School suggest that the school may be facing significant socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student achievement. Addressing these underlying issues may be crucial for improving the school's overall performance and ensuring the academic and personal success of all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2608 California Rd
Elkhart, IN 46514

(574) 262-5600

District: Elkhart Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
322^nd of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,916

Feeder schools for Elkhart High School:

Elementary:	Beardsley Elementary School
	Bristol Elementary School
	Cleveland Elementary School
	Eastwood Elementary School
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	Mary Beck Elementary School
	Mary Daly Elementary School
	Mary Feeser Elementary School
	Monger Elementary School
	Osolo Elementary School
	Pinewood Elementary School
	Riverview Elementary School
	Roosevelt STEAM Academy
	Woodland Elementary School
Middle:	North Side Middle School
	Pierre Moran Middle School
	West Side Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 3,325

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.1%

White:

35.6%

African American:

13.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elkhart High School ranks worse than 74.7% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.57. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Elkhart 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 Student population at Elkhart High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.1%), White (35.6%), African American (13.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elkhart High School is 16.9. (See more...)

Compare Elkhart High School employs 196.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elkhart High School is $12,916.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elkhart High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhart High School 322^nd of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Elkhart High School in the ranking list.)

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Elkhart Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhart Community Schools 303^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elkhart High School

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Rank History for all students at Elkhart High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2021	21.83	321^st	388	17.3%
2022	29.19	300^th	409	26.7%
2023	19.07	329^th	398	17.3%
2024	25.57	322^nd	431	25.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Elkhart High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	27.80	66^th	94	29.8%
2023	16.99	92^nd	104	11.5%
2024	34.17	68^th	102	33.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Elkhart High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.91	53^rd	74	28.4%
2024	21.85	87^th	94	7.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Elkhart High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.20	243^rd	285	14.7%
2024	29.36	205^th	289	29.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elkhart High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.68	326^th	379	14.0%
2024	25.27	301^st	377	20.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Elkhart High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.51	321^st	388	17.3%
2024	23.47	309^th	392	21.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Elkhart High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.33	332^nd	383	13.3%
2024	22.28	307^th	392	21.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Elkhart High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.96	39^th	49	20.4%
2024	32.91	34^th	47	27.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Elkhart High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	30.31	80^th	125	36.0%
2023	31.94	80^th	125	36.0%
2024	36.80	72^nd	132	45.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elkhart High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	28.01	117^th	164	28.7%
2023	20.08	141^st	166	15.1%
2024	21.88	154^th	184	16.3%

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Rank History for White students at Elkhart High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	49.45	190^th	378	49.7%
2023	28.28	283^rd	375	24.5%
2024	36.40	247^th	381	35.2%

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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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Enrollment information for Elkhart High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	1301	439	44	1236	0	1	241	3262
2022	1269	427	50	1325	3	0	256	3330
2023	1185	446	43	1399	4	0	248	3325

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 Elkhart High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	3262	187.7	17.3	49.3
2022	3330	189.5	17.5	47.3
2023	3325	196.5	16.9	63.2

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 Elkhart High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	3262	187.7	17.3	49.3
2022	3330	189.5	17.5	47.3
2023	3325	196.5	16.9	63.2

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 Elkhart High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,200 (9.8%)	$11,013 (90.2%)	$12,213
2022	$1,994 (15.4%)	$10,922 (84.6%)	$12,916

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Schools Near Elkhart 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
Elkhart High School	Public	9-12	2608 California Rd	Elkhart	46514	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 262-5600	3,325	197	16.9	63.2%	1,185 (35.6%)	446 (13.4%)	1,399 (42.1%)	43 (1.3%)	4 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	248 (7.5%)	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
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)
Excel Center - Elkhart	Public, Charter	9-12	1 Blazer Blvd	Elkhart	46516	Elkhart County	Excel Center - Elkhart	Yes	No	No	No	(574) 404-7109	187	9	20.7	62.0%	39 (20.9%)	30 (16.0%)	101 (54.0%)	6 (3.2%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.8%)								(n/a)				$11,503	$1,178	$10,324
Jimtown High School	Public	9-12	59021 Cr 3 S	Elkhart	46517	Elkhart County	Baugo Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 295-2343	541	37	14.4	37.9%	417 (77.1%)	13 (2.4%)	69 (12.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.4%)	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
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	3,624	180	20.1	26.9%	2,583 (71.3%)	276 (7.6%)	312 (8.6%)	235 (6.5%)	12 (0.3%)	4 (0.1%)	202 (5.6%)	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
Concord Community High School	Public	9-12	59117 Minuteman Way	Elkhart	46517	Elkhart County	Concord Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 875-6524	1,785	104	17.1	50.9%	717 (40.2%)	118 (6.6%)	845 (47.3%)	19 (1.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (4.6%)	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
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	1,488	96	15.5	64.7%	1,006 (67.6%)	178 (12.0%)	151 (10.1%)	8 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	141 (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	1,976	124	15.9	56.3%	678 (34.3%)	480 (24.3%)	621 (31.4%)	45 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	149 (7.5%)	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
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	187	16	11.5	69.5%	33 (17.6%)	104 (55.6%)	36 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.5%)	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
Clay High School	Public	9-12	19131 Darden Rd	South Bend	46637	St. Joseph County	South Bend Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 393-4900	628	66	9.4	64.8%	207 (33.0%)	264 (42.0%)	93 (14.8%)	8 (1.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.4%)	21.2	339^th of 431 public high schools	21.3%		23.3	316^th of 398 public high schools	20.6%	23	36.7	7.3	12.5	$17,717	$2,816	$14,901

Frequently Asked Questions about Elkhart High School

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What is the racial makeup of Elkhart High School?

Students at Elkhart High School are 42% Hispanic, 36% White, 13% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Elkhart High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,325 students attended Elkhart High School.

What district is Elkhart High School in?

Elkhart Community Schools

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Elkhart High School ranks 322^nd of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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