LEWIS CASS HIGH SCHOOL
Lewis Cass High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lewis Cass Schools school district, located in Walton, IN with about 454 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 33 teachers, Lewis Cass 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.
Lewis Cass High School, located in Walton, Indiana, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Southeastern School Corporation. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment typical of its rural Cass County setting. Academically, the school offers a standard high school curriculum supplemented by various elective opportunities, aiming to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school’s mascot is the "Kings," and it maintains an active presence in local athletics and extracurricular activities, which serve as a primary hub for social engagement within the Walton and surrounding communities.
Beyond its academic and athletic programs, Lewis Cass is recognized for its commitment to student development and school spirit. The facility functions as a focal point for the region, often bridging the gap between classroom instruction and community involvement. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to cultivate strong relationships between faculty, students, and parents, ensuring that learners have access to the guidance and resources necessary to succeed in a changing educational landscape.
For more information, contact Lewis Cass High School at (574) 626-2511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Walton, IN 46994-0410
(574) 626-2511
LEWIS CASS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Walton, IN with about 454 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lewis Cass Schools
- Total Students:
- 454
- Teachers:
- 33.63
- 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
* 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 454 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LEWIS CASS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
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.