OLD CORDEN PORTER SCHOOL

Old Corden Porter School is a public high school that is part of the Greater Clark County Schools school district, located in Jeffersonville, IN with about 49 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 6 teachers, Old Corden Porter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

The Old Corden Porter School, located at 630 Meigs Avenue in Jeffersonville, Indiana, holds significant local historical value as a landmark of the community’s educational heritage. Originally constructed to serve the neighborhood’s growing population, the building reflects the architectural character of early-to-mid 20th-century schoolhouses. For decades, it functioned as a central hub for learning, shaping the childhoods of generations of Jeffersonville residents before eventually being decommissioned from active classroom use.

In recent years, the site has transitioned from its original educational purpose into a notable example of adaptive reuse and urban preservation. The property is frequently recognized for its aesthetic appeal and its role in the aesthetic identity of the Meigs Avenue corridor. Today, the facility stands as a reminder of Jeffersonville’s developmental history, bridging the gap between the town's past as a bustling river community and its modern evolution, while remaining a point of interest for those tracking the architectural legacy of Southern Indiana.

For more information, contact Old Corden Porter School at (812) 288-4891 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.