SHAKAMAK JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL

Shakamak Jr-Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the MSD Shakamak Schools school district, located in Jasonville, IN with about 354 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 27 teachers, Shakamak Jr-Sr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Shakamak Junior-Senior High School, located in Jasonville, Indiana, serves as the secondary education hub for the Metropolitan School District of Shakamak. Situated in a rural setting, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and students focus on academic growth, vocational preparation, and extracurricular involvement. The school serves grades 7 through 12, aiming to bridge the transition from middle school to high school graduation while preparing students for life beyond the classroom.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student development through a combination of traditional core curriculum and various elective opportunities. Beyond academics, Shakamak maintains an active athletic program—the Lakers—and provides various clubs and organizations that encourage student leadership and community engagement. By maintaining smaller class sizes compared to larger urban districts, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, aiming to support the individual needs and ambitions of its student body within the Greene County area.

For more information, contact Shakamak Jr-Sr High School at (812) 665-3550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.