MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL

Mitchell High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Mitchell Community Schools school district, located in Mitchell, IN with about 497 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 30 teachers, Mitchell High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Mitchell High School, located in Mitchell, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Mitchell Community Schools district. Situated at 1000 Bishop Blvd, the school functions as a central hub for academic and extracurricular life in Lawrence County. It is known for fostering a close-knit community environment where faculty and staff focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, vocational training, or workforce readiness programs.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Mitchell High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and extracurricular activities. The school takes pride in its "Bluejackets" identity, which serves as a source of local spirit and community pride. By balancing traditional educational standards with a supportive, small-town atmosphere, the school strives to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped to contribute effectively to their local community and the broader world.

For more information, contact Mitchell High School at (812) 849-3663 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 Bishop Blvd
Mitchell, IN 47446-1098
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MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mitchell, IN with about 497 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
497
Teachers:
30.03
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 targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 497 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
95.6%
Two or more races
1.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%
Asian
1.0%
Black or African American
0.4%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

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.