TELL CITY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL

Tell City Jr-Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Tell City-Troy Twp School Corp school district, located in Tell City, IN with about 653 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 48 teachers, Tell City 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.

Tell City Jr-Sr High School, located in Tell City, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Tell City-Troy Township School Corporation. The school operates on a combined campus model, housing both junior high (grades 7-8) and high school (grades 9-12) students. This structure allows the district to foster a continuous academic experience, providing students with a consistent educational environment as they transition from their middle school years into high school graduation.

Academically, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. Beyond the classroom, Tell City Jr-Sr High School maintains a strong focus on school spirit and community engagement through its various extracurricular programs, including athletic teams, performing arts, and student organizations. By balancing traditional academic rigor with opportunities for social and extracurricular growth, the school plays a central role in the development of youth within the Tell City community.

For more information, contact Tell City Jr-Sr High School at (812) 547-3131 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.