SOUTHERN WELLS JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL

Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Southern Wells Com Schools school district, located in Poneto, IN with about 397 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 29 teachers, Southern Wells 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.

Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School, located in Poneto, Indiana, serves as a central educational hub for the Southern Wells Community Schools district. The school caters to students in grades 7 through 12, fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a rural district school, it plays a vital role in the local community, often serving as a focal point for extracurricular activities and regional events that bring families and residents together.

Academically, the school offers a standard secondary curriculum supplemented by opportunities for college preparation and vocational development. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in a variety of athletic programs, arts, and clubs. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with hands-on extracurricular involvement, Southern Wells Jr-Sr High aims to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education, military service, or the workforce while maintaining the small-town values characteristic of Wells County.

For more information, contact Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School at (765) 728-5534 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.