Is South Spencer High School a good school?

South Spencer High School ranks 97 th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Spencer High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 352 students attended South Spencer High School.

What is the racial makeup of South Spencer High School?

Students at South Spencer High School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into South Spencer High School?

South Spencer High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Luce Elementary School Elementary : Rockport-Ohio Elementary School Middle : South Spencer Middle School

South Spencer High School in Rockport IN

Performance Trends

Compare Details South Spencer High School ranks better than 77.5% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.07. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Spencer 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 (92.3%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Spencer High School is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare South Spencer High School employs 29.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Spencer High School is $10,889.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Spencer High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Spencer High School 97^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See South Spencer High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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South Spencer County School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Spencer County School Corp 70^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Spencer High School

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Rank History for all students at South Spencer High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	62.41	133^rd	349	61.9%
2006	65.86	105^th	349	69.9%
2007	57.38	171^st	354	51.7%
2008	59.04	169^th	360	53.1%
2009	74.50	76^th	364	79.1%
2010	49.82	137^th	362	62.2%
2011	63.13	78^th	364	78.6%
2012	59.43	101^st	373	72.9%
2013	68.41	45^th	353	87.3%
2014	58.06	107^th	379	71.8%
2015	45.96	218^th	400	45.5%
2016	50.32	200^th	394	49.2%
2017	61.22	129^th	380	66.1%
2018	61.37	151^st	385	60.8%
2019	65.12	93^rd	389	76.1%
2021	49.88	178^th	388	54.1%
2022	70.80	109^th	409	73.3%
2023	48.29	187^th	398	53.0%
2024	66.07	97^th	431	77.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South Spencer High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.20	11^th	285	96.1%
2024	44.11	141^st	289	51.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Spencer High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.41	138^th	379	63.6%
2024	77.75	45^th	377	88.1%

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Rank History for Female students at South Spencer High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.55	181^st	388	53.4%
2024	56.94	136^th	392	65.3%

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Rank History for Male students at South Spencer High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.69	186^th	383	51.4%
2024	68.99	84^th	392	78.6%

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Rank History for White students at South Spencer High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	64.98	113^th	378	70.1%
2023	37.99	224^th	375	40.3%
2024	56.54	130^th	381	65.9%

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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.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Spencer High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	548	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	554
1989	563	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
1990	512	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	517
1991	493	5	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
1992	493	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	498
1993	508	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	515
1994	516	8	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
1995	509	10	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	521
1996	509	10	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	521
1997	493	8	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	504
1998	499	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	505
1999	511	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	514
2000	484	6	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	493
2001	469	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
2002	464	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	467
2003	464	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	467
2004	446	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
2005	460	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
2006	459	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	462
2007	437	4	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	4	448
2008	458	4	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	5	472
2009	445	4	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	8	464
2010	460	3	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	12	482
2011	474	2	2	13	0	0	7	0	498
2012	444	3	2	17	0	0	8	0	474
2013	449	5	0	20	0	0	8	0	482
2014	416	6	0	19	0	0	16	0	457
2015	413	5	2	17	0	0	15	0	452
2016	392	5	0	14	0	0	15	0	426
2017	374	2	0	12	0	0	19	0	407
2018	386	2	0	13	0	0	13	0	414
2019	391	2	0	12	0	0	16	0	421
2020	361	5	0	13	0	0	17	0	396
2021	348	6	1	13	1	0	17	0	386
2022	349	4	1	10	1	0	10	0	375
2023	332	5	3	5	2	0	10	0	357
2024	325	3	2	9	2	0	11	0	352

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 Spencer High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	554	27.8	19.9	6.1
1989	571	27.5	20.7	7.4
1990	517	27.5	18.8	7.5
1991	501	30.5	16.4	9.6
1992	498	27.9	17.8	11.8
1993	515	27.7	18.6	10.7
1994	530	29.3	18.1	13.4
1995	521	29.8	17.5	10.8
1996	521	29.8	17.5	10.8
1997	504	29.6	17.0	14.7
1998	505	28.5	17.7	11.3
1999	514	28.8	17.8	14.4
2000	493	28.5	17.3	11.8
2001	474	27.8	17.1	9.7
2002	467	26.5	17.6	14.8
2003	467	26.5	17.6	14.8
2004	448	26.3	17.0	16.3
2005	462	28.1	16.4	18.2
2006	462	28.0	16.5	23.4
2007	448	n/a	n/a	26.1
2008	472	28.3	16.7	27.8
2009	464	28.3	16.4	29.2
2010	482	29.7	16.1	36.6
2011	498	27.8	17.8	38.6
2012	474	30.0	15.8	38.8
2013	482	31.5	15.3	38.8
2014	457	33.0	13.8	39.8
2015	452	30.0	15.0	38.9
2016	426	30.0	14.2	40.1
2017	407	28.0	14.5	36.4
2018	414	25.2	16.4	47.1
2019	421	25.0	16.8	43
2020	396	26.0	15.2	41.4
2021	386	26.0	14.8	38.6
2022	375	25.0	15.0	40
2023	357	26.0	13.7	43.7
2024	352	29.8	11.8	41.2

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 South Spencer High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	554	27.8	19.9	6.1
1989	571	27.5	20.7	7.4
1990	517	27.5	18.8	7.5
1991	501	30.5	16.4	9.6
1992	498	27.9	17.8	11.8
1993	515	27.7	18.6	10.7
1994	530	29.3	18.1	13.4
1995	521	29.8	17.5	10.8
1996	521	29.8	17.5	10.8
1997	504	29.6	17.0	14.7
1998	505	28.5	17.7	11.3
1999	514	28.8	17.8	14.4
2000	493	28.5	17.3	11.8
2001	474	27.8	17.1	9.7
2002	467	26.5	17.6	14.8
2003	467	26.5	17.6	14.8
2004	448	26.3	17.0	16.3
2005	462	28.1	16.4	18.2
2006	462	28.0	16.5	23.4
2007	448	n/a	n/a	26.1
2008	472	28.3	16.7	27.8
2009	464	28.3	16.4	29.2
2010	482	29.7	16.1	36.6
2011	498	27.8	17.8	38.6
2012	474	30.0	15.8	38.8
2013	482	31.5	15.3	38.8
2014	457	33.0	13.8	39.8
2015	452	30.0	15.0	38.9
2016	426	30.0	14.2	40.1
2017	407	28.0	14.5	36.4
2018	414	25.2	16.4	47.1
2019	421	25.0	16.8	43
2020	396	26.0	15.2	41.4
2021	386	26.0	14.8	38.6
2022	375	25.0	15.0	40
2023	357	26.0	13.7	43.7
2024	352	29.8	11.8	41.2

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 South Spencer High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$19 (0.2%)	$8,286 (99.8%)	$8,305
2020	$21 (0.2%)	$9,124 (99.8%)	$9,145
2021	$183 (1.8%)	$10,057 (98.2%)	$10,240
2022	$508 (4.7%)	$10,381 (95.3%)	$10,889

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Spencer 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 93^rd of 389 High schools	Ranks 187^th of 398 High schools	23.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (South Spencer High School)	50	28.6	21.4%
End of Course Biology (South Spencer County School Corp)	50	28.6	21.4%
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	421	357	15.2%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	12	5	58.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	391	332	15.1%
Two or More Races	16	10	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43%	43.7%	0.7%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)			ILEARN Math (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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Spencer High School	Public	9-12	1142 N Orchard Rd	Rockport	47635	Spencer County	South Spencer County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 649-9157	352	30	11.8	41.2%	325 (92.3%)	3 (0.9%)	9 (2.6%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	66.1	97^th of 431 public high schools	77.5%		48.3	187^th of 398 public high schools	53.0%	90	53.3	28.0							50.5	$10,889	$508	$10,381
Boonville High School	Public	9-12	300 N 1st St	Boonville	47601	Warrick County	Warrick County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 897-4701	889	63	14.1	45.9%	825 (92.8%)	6 (0.7%)	30 (3.4%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.4%)	43.4	245^th of 431 public high schools	43.2%		48.2	188^th of 398 public high schools	52.8%	57	42.6	13.0							45.8	$11,655	$771	$10,884
Castle High School	Public	9-12	3344 Hwy 261	Newburgh	47630	Warrick County	Warrick County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 853-3331	1,968	106	18.5	25.7%	1,635 (83.1%)	55 (2.8%)	102 (5.2%)	52 (2.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	121 (6.1%)	82.2	43^rd of 431 public high schools	90.0%		84.2	29^th of 398 public high schools	92.7%	14	69.7	42.1							53.3	$9,129	$614	$8,515
Heritage Hills High School	Public	9-12	3644 E Cr 1600 N	Lincoln City	47552	Spencer County	North Spencer County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 842-2797	635	43	14.7	33.5%	569 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.3%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	82.8	41^st of 431 public high schools	90.5%		84	31^st of 398 public high schools	92.2%	10	64.1	43.7							54.4	$11,481	$265	$11,216
Tell City Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	900 12th St	Tell City	47586	Perry County	Tell City-Troy Township School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 547-3131	616	44	14.0	48.4%	571 (92.7%)	9 (1.5%)	11 (1.8%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.8%)	57.4	151^st of 431 public high schools	65.0%		65.6	92^nd of 398 public high schools	76.9%	59	61.3	23.6	49.5	56.4	52.9	26.2	35.6	30.9	33.0	$9,922	$384	$9,538

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