Seymour Senior High School

Summary:

Seymour Senior High School is a public high school in Seymour, Indiana, serving 1,690 students in grades 9-12. The school faces several challenges, including a diverse student population with a significant proportion of Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students, lower-than-average academic performance, and high chronic absenteeism rates.

Seymour Senior High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is below the state average. In 2023-2024, only 38.42% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and only 16.03% were proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics. The school's performance on ILEARN/Biology for the End of Course exam was also lower than the state average, at 19.39% proficient or better. Seymour Senior High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 72.5% in 2020-2021 to 84.7% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 21.0% to 24.7% over the past few years.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Columbus North High School and Columbus East High School, Seymour Senior High School generally performs worse academically. These nearby schools have higher standardized test scores, graduation rates, and overall Bartholomew Con School Corp rankings. Seymour Senior High School's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with White and multi-racial students performing better than Hispanic and English Language Learner students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1350 W 2nd St
       Seymour, IN  47274


(812) 522-4384

District: Seymour Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
274th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,884 Help


Feeder schools for Seymour Senior High School:

Elementary:    Cortland Elementary School
    Emerson Elementary School
    Margaret R Brown Elementary School
    Seymour-Jackson Elementary School
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Middle:    Seymour Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  1,690

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.6%
Hispanic:
39.3%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Seymour Senior High School ranks worse than 63.6% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.81. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Seymour 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 (55.6%), Hispanic (39.3%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seymour Senior High School is 17.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seymour Senior High School is $9,884.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Seymour Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Seymour Senior High School 274th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Seymour Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Seymour Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Seymour Community Schools 237th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Seymour Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Seymour Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 38.49 269th 349 22.9%
2006 32.97 291st 349 16.6%
2007 40.22 262nd 354 26.0%
2008 42.03 253rd 360 29.7%
2009 54.91 199th 364 45.3%
2010 39.49 207th 362 42.8%
2011 27.44 292nd 364 19.8%
2012 30.26 284th 373 23.9%
2013 48.72 149th 353 57.8%
2014 42.64 204th 379 46.2%
2015 38.21 271st 400 32.3%
2016 46.05 234th 394 40.6%
2017 35.63 274th 380 27.9%
2018 44.41 246th 385 36.1%
2019 38.22 257th 389 33.9%
2021 42.96 222nd 388 42.8%
2022 50.19 210th 409 48.7%
2023 33.57 279th 398 29.9%
2024 37.81 274th 431 36.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Seymour Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.06 37th 102 63.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Seymour Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.35 29th 74 60.8%
2024 30.64 68th 94 27.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Seymour Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.06 178th 285 37.5%
2024 48.95 123rd 289 57.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seymour Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.21 319th 379 15.8%
2024 30.41 272nd 377 27.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Seymour Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.83 254th 388 34.5%
2024 30.28 282nd 392 28.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Seymour Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.71 281st 383 26.6%
2024 39.26 234th 392 40.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Seymour Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.03 45th 49 8.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Seymour Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.27 102nd 164 37.8%
2023 19.44 145th 166 12.7%
2024 23.09 148th 184 19.6%
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Rank History for White students at Seymour Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.80 150th 378 60.3%
2023 49.24 160th 375 57.3%
2024 45.38 189th 381 50.4%
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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 Seymour 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 1340 18 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1371
1989 1303 15 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1333
1990 1255 10 8 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1274
1991 1231 9 19 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1262
1992 1192 14 19 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1228
1993 1230 8 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1255
1994 1255 15 17 4 7 n/a n/a 0 1298
1995 1220 5 13 8 8 n/a n/a 21 1275
1996 1220 5 13 8 8 n/a n/a 21 1275
1997 1228 4 9 8 6 n/a n/a 12 1267
1998 1191 4 13 12 9 n/a n/a 1 1230
1999 1181 1 17 16 5 n/a n/a 0 1220
2000 1192 6 20 15 8 n/a n/a 0 1241
2001 1100 7 35 26 7 n/a n/a 0 1175
2002 1108 8 24 33 2 n/a n/a 0 1175
2003 1108 8 24 33 2 n/a n/a 0 1175
2004 1096 8 23 38 4 n/a n/a 0 1169
2005 1089 7 13 36 7 n/a n/a 0 1152
2006 1127 7 25 56 8 n/a n/a 0 1223
2007 1141 10 18 59 3 n/a n/a 13 1244
2008 1133 12 18 75 1 n/a n/a 19 1258
2009 1137 11 10 64 2 n/a n/a 20 1244
2010 1102 10 11 65 1 n/a n/a 24 1213
2011 1101 18 12 80 2 0 49 0 1262
2012 1089 14 15 81 1 0 48 0 1248
2013 1074 14 12 87 1 1 46 0 1235
2014 1045 21 11 111 2 2 44 0 1236
2015 1076 17 17 130 2 0 57 0 1299
2016 1087 14 19 200 3 0 59 0 1382
2017 1134 12 22 272 1 0 57 0 1498
2018 1107 11 19 297 0 1 54 0 1489
2019 1091 9 19 352 0 2 49 0 1522
2020 1036 12 17 433 1 2 41 0 1542
2021 979 9 21 491 2 2 34 0 1538
2022 950 13 25 575 2 0 40 0 1605
2023 940 16 20 664 3 0 47 0 1690

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 Seymour Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1371 58.4 23.4 5.3
1989 1333 59.3 22.4 6.8
1990 1274 56.8 22.4 7.8
1991 1262 58.3 21.6 6.4
1992 1228 49.8 24.6 8.1
1993 1255 56.2 22.3 7.8
1994 1298 57.5 22.6 8.5
1995 1275 57.2 22.3 7.3
1996 1275 57.2 22.3 7.3
1997 1267 57.9 21.9 7.3
1998 1230 57.8 21.3 6.8
1999 1220 57.2 21.3 9.3
2000 1241 57.6 21.5 11.2
2001 1175 59.8 19.6 12.1
2002 1175 56.7 20.7 17.8
2003 1175 56.7 20.7 17.8
2004 1169 56.5 20.7 19.3
2005 1152 56.4 20.4 20.6
2006 1223 57.2 21.4 0.7
2007 1244 n/a n/a 24.8
2008 1258 64.9 19.4 27.3
2009 1244 65.6 19.0 25.7
2010 1213 65.3 18.5 33.6
2011 1262 63.6 19.8 37.5
2012 1248 63.0 19.8 40.9
2013 1235 59.5 20.7 44
2014 1236 60.0 20.6 41.6
2015 1299 n/a n/a 44.8
2016 1382 66.0 20.9 42.3
2017 1498 72.6 20.6 41.1
2018 1489 71.4 20.8 45.9
2019 1522 74.9 20.3 45.4
2020 1542 80.3 19.1 46.9
2021 1538 82.3 18.6 46.9
2022 1605 90.9 17.6 48
2023 1690 97.5 17.3 57

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 Seymour Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1371 58.4 23.4 5.3
1989 1333 59.3 22.4 6.8
1990 1274 56.8 22.4 7.8
1991 1262 58.3 21.6 6.4
1992 1228 49.8 24.6 8.1
1993 1255 56.2 22.3 7.8
1994 1298 57.5 22.6 8.5
1995 1275 57.2 22.3 7.3
1996 1275 57.2 22.3 7.3
1997 1267 57.9 21.9 7.3
1998 1230 57.8 21.3 6.8
1999 1220 57.2 21.3 9.3
2000 1241 57.6 21.5 11.2
2001 1175 59.8 19.6 12.1
2002 1175 56.7 20.7 17.8
2003 1175 56.7 20.7 17.8
2004 1169 56.5 20.7 19.3
2005 1152 56.4 20.4 20.6
2006 1223 57.2 21.4 0.7
2007 1244 n/a n/a 24.8
2008 1258 64.9 19.4 27.3
2009 1244 65.6 19.0 25.7
2010 1213 65.3 18.5 33.6
2011 1262 63.6 19.8 37.5
2012 1248 63.0 19.8 40.9
2013 1235 59.5 20.7 44
2014 1236 60.0 20.6 41.6
2015 1299 n/a n/a 44.8
2016 1382 66.0 20.9 42.3
2017 1498 72.6 20.6 41.1
2018 1489 71.4 20.8 45.9
2019 1522 74.9 20.3 45.4
2020 1542 80.3 19.1 46.9
2021 1538 82.3 18.6 46.9
2022 1605 90.9 17.6 48
2023 1690 97.5 17.3 57

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 Seymour Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $291 (3.5%) $7,964 (96.5%) $8,255
2020 $289 (3.3%) $8,384 (96.7%) $8,673
2021 $374 (4.1%) $8,718 (95.9%) $9,092
2022 $705 (7.1%) $9,179 (92.9%) $9,884

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Seymour Senior 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 257th of 389 High schoolsRanks 279th of 398 High schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Seymour Senior High School)30.919.4
 11.5%
   End of Course Biology (Seymour Community Schools)30.919.4
 11.5%
   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 Students15221690
 11%
African American916
 77.8%
American Indian03
Asian1920
 5.3%
Hispanic352664
 88.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White1091940
 13.8%
Two or More Races4947
 4.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.4%57%
 11.6%


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Students at Seymour Senior High School are 56% White, 39% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,690 students attended Seymour Senior High School.

Seymour Senior High School ranks 274th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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