SOUTH DECATUR JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL

South Decatur Jr-Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Decatur County Community Schools school district, located in Greensburg, IN with about 461 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, South Decatur Jr-Sr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

South Decatur Jr-Sr High School, located in Greensburg, Indiana, serves as the educational hub for students in grades 7 through 12 within the Decatur County Community School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal character development. By housing both junior high and high school levels under one roof, the institution facilitates a unique transitional experience, allowing for continuity in curriculum and extracurricular opportunities as students progress toward graduation.

The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for life beyond the classroom, whether that path leads to higher education, technical training, or the workforce. Beyond its core academic offerings, South Decatur provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and extracurricular activities designed to cultivate leadership, teamwork, and community involvement. As a central institution in the local Greensburg area, the school remains focused on maintaining strong connections with families and stakeholders to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.

For more information, contact South Decatur Jr-Sr High School at (812) 591-3330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.