JENNINGS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Jennings County High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Jennings County School Corporation school district, located in North Vernon, IN with about 1,225 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 70 teachers, Jennings County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Jennings County High School, located in North Vernon, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Jennings County. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a community-focused environment that emphasizes academic growth, extracurricular participation, and school spirit.
Beyond its core academic programs, the school supports a wide array of student interests through athletics, fine arts, and various career-technical education pathways. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for student involvement, Jennings County High School aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.
For more information, contact Jennings County High School at (812) 346-5588 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
North Vernon, IN 47265-1461
(812) 346-5588
JENNINGS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in North Vernon, IN with about 1,225 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jennings County School Corporation
- Total Students:
- 1,225
- Teachers:
- 70.17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,225 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JENNINGS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.