Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School is a public high school in Poneto, Indiana, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 380 students. The school is part of the Southern Wells Com Schools district, which is ranked 97 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in key metrics like ILEARN English Language Arts and Math proficiency, as well as SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing proficiency. The school also boasts high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 93.5% to 98.0% over the past 5 years, and effectively supports its economically disadvantaged students, ranking 69 out of 377 Indiana high schools for low socioeconomic status (SES) student performance. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, dropping from a high of 102 in 2018-2019 to a low of 249 in 2022-2023, suggesting it may be facing challenges in maintaining its competitive edge compared to other high-performing schools like Norwell High School and Bluffton High School.

While Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.26%) compared to the surrounding schools, it faces other challenges, such as gender-based achievement gaps and a notable increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.5% in 2020-2021 to 15.1% in 2021-2022. Addressing these issues could help the school maintain its strong academic performance and continue to support its students effectively.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 9120 S 300 W
       Poneto, IN  46781


(765) 728-5534

District: Southern Wells Com Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
152nd of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,175 Help


Feeder schools for Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:    Southern Wells Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  384

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.1%
Hispanic:
4.2%
African American:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 90.5% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.51. (See more...)
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Compare Details Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 64.7% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.26. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southern Wells 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 (95.1%), Hispanic (4.2%), American Indian (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School employs 32 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School is $12,175.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School 46th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School 152nd of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Southern Wells Com Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Wells Com Schools 91st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.73 165th 370 55.4%
2006 70.45 95th 375 74.7%
2007 55.32 193rd 382 49.5%
2008 61.63 150th 392 61.7%
2009 67.16 133rd 423 68.6%
2010 61.79 176th 428 58.9%
2011 60.44 198th 451 56.1%
2012 72.14 100th 447 77.6%
2013 71.59 108th 444 75.7%
2014 64.70 166th 470 64.7%
2015 58.82 205th 485 57.7%
2016 59.26 220th 494 55.5%
2017 49.11 277th 472 41.3%
2018 52.27 262nd 473 44.6%
2019 62.57 173rd 470 63.2%
2021 74.79 103rd 483 78.7%
2022 83.44 66th 490 86.5%
2023 80.04 83rd 489 83.0%
2024 87.51 46th 485 90.5%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 63.85 126th 349 63.9%
2006 61.30 141st 349 59.6%
2007 56.73 178th 354 49.7%
2008 65.47 122nd 360 66.1%
2009 52.66 221st 364 39.3%
2010 47.25 155th 362 57.2%
2011 44.17 199th 364 45.3%
2012 47.44 178th 373 52.3%
2013 47.87 153rd 353 56.7%
2014 31.20 268th 379 29.3%
2015 43.64 234th 400 41.5%
2016 66.33 105th 394 73.4%
2017 45.43 218th 380 42.6%
2018 58.03 169th 385 56.1%
2019 63.17 102nd 389 73.8%
2021 45.01 209th 388 46.1%
2022 68.13 125th 409 69.4%
2023 38.35 249th 398 37.4%
2024 57.26 152nd 431 64.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.46 152nd 379 59.9%
2024 55.14 138th 377 63.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.77 231st 388 40.5%
2024 70.40 77th 392 80.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.94 254th 383 33.7%
2024 39.42 233rd 392 40.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 52.27 171st 378 54.8%
2023 30.03 275th 375 26.7%
2024 48.08 177th 381 53.5%
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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 Southern Wells 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 399 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1989 400 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1990 384 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1991 392 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1992 401 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1993 451 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1994 445 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1995 464 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 466
1996 464 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 466
1997 455 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 457
1998 433 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1999 426 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2000 422 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2001 404 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2002 403 0 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2003 403 0 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2004 423 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2005 427 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2006 437 1 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2007 417 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 5 425
2008 413 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 5 420
2009 400 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 5 406
2010 391 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 396
2011 418 1 1 4 1 0 3 0 428
2012 421 0 1 4 0 0 2 0 428
2013 420 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 425
2014 423 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 427
2015 411 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 415
2016 388 2 0 9 5 0 2 0 406
2017 386 0 1 8 3 0 2 0 400
2018 382 1 3 7 2 0 2 0 397
2019 391 1 2 4 1 1 3 0 403
2020 389 0 3 7 1 0 2 0 402
2021 395 2 3 5 1 0 1 0 407
2022 372 0 3 13 1 0 0 0 389
2023 362 1 3 13 1 0 0 0 380
2024 365 1 1 16 1 0 0 0 384

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 Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 30.1 13.4 6.7
1989 408 30.1 13.5 7.8
1990 387 29.1 13.2 7.5
1991 396 26.9 14.7 7.3
1992 403 29.0 13.8 8.2
1993 452 29.1 15.5 6
1994 447 29.5 15.2 7.4
1995 466 31.2 14.9 6.7
1996 466 31.2 14.9 6.7
1997 457 31.7 14.4 7.3
1998 433 30.7 14.1 9.5
1999 426 29.0 14.7 9.6
2000 422 27.0 15.6 10.7
2001 407 28.1 14.5 12
2002 411 27.7 14.8 12.2
2003 411 27.7 14.8 12.2
2004 429 27.4 15.7 11.4
2005 431 28.1 15.3 11.8
2006 442 28.2 15.7 15.4
2007 425 n/a n/a 16
2008 420 28.6 14.7 14.9
2009 406 28.4 14.3 17.2
2010 396 26.9 14.7 22.5
2011 428 27.1 15.7 23.1
2012 428 31.0 13.8 27.1
2013 425 27.5 15.4 30.4
2014 427 28.0 15.2 29.5
2015 415 27.0 15.3 31.1
2016 406 26.0 15.6 30.3
2017 400 29.0 13.7 33.5
2018 397 29.0 13.6 34.5
2019 403 30.0 13.4 37.2
2020 402 29.1 13.7 35.3
2021 407 29.2 13.9 36.9
2022 389 35.0 11.1 35.5
2023 380 30.5 12.4 41.8
2024 384 32.0 12.0 41.1

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 Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 30.1 13.4 6.7
1989 408 30.1 13.5 7.8
1990 387 29.1 13.2 7.5
1991 396 26.9 14.7 7.3
1992 403 29.0 13.8 8.2
1993 452 29.1 15.5 6
1994 447 29.5 15.2 7.4
1995 466 31.2 14.9 6.7
1996 466 31.2 14.9 6.7
1997 457 31.7 14.4 7.3
1998 433 30.7 14.1 9.5
1999 426 29.0 14.7 9.6
2000 422 27.0 15.6 10.7
2001 407 28.1 14.5 12
2002 411 27.7 14.8 12.2
2003 411 27.7 14.8 12.2
2004 429 27.4 15.7 11.4
2005 431 28.1 15.3 11.8
2006 442 28.2 15.7 15.4
2007 425 n/a n/a 16
2008 420 28.6 14.7 14.9
2009 406 28.4 14.3 17.2
2010 396 26.9 14.7 22.5
2011 428 27.1 15.7 23.1
2012 428 31.0 13.8 27.1
2013 425 27.5 15.4 30.4
2014 427 28.0 15.2 29.5
2015 415 27.0 15.3 31.1
2016 406 26.0 15.6 30.3
2017 400 29.0 13.7 33.5
2018 397 29.0 13.6 34.5
2019 403 30.0 13.4 37.2
2020 402 29.1 13.7 35.3
2021 407 29.2 13.9 36.9
2022 389 35.0 11.1 35.5
2023 380 30.5 12.4 41.8
2024 384 32.0 12.0 41.1

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 Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $109 (1.1%) $10,057 (98.9%) $10,165
2020 $81 (0.7%) $11,045 (99.3%) $11,126
2021 $660 (5.9%) $10,520 (94.1%) $11,181
2022 $578 (4.7%) $11,596 (95.3%) $12,174

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 173rd of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 83rd of 489 Middle schools
 19.8%
Ranks 102nd of 389 High schoolsRanks 249th of 398 High schools
 36.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School)45.151.6
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Wells Com Schools)45.151.6
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School)45.143.6
 1.5%
   7th Grade Math (Southern Wells Com Schools)45.143.6
 1.5%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School)62.955.4
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Wells Com Schools)62.955.4
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School)37.136.9
 0.2%
   8th Grade Math (Southern Wells Com Schools)37.136.9
 0.2%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School)42.636.3
 6.3%
   End of Course Biology (Southern Wells Com Schools)42.636.3
 6.3%
   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 Students403380
 5.7%
African American11
American Indian11
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic413
 225%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White391362
 7.4%
Two or More Races30
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.2%41.8%
 4.6%


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Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Southern Wells Elementary School

Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School ranks 152nd of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 384 students attended Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School.

Students at Southern Wells Junior-Senior High School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.


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