Tippecanoe Valley High School

Tippecanoe Valley School Corp
8345 S SR 19
Akron, IN 46910
545 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Tippecanoe Valley High School (TVHS), located in Akron, Indiana, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation. The school is known for fostering a community-focused environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and extracurricular involvement. By serving the students of the surrounding rural communities, the school plays a vital role in the social and athletic fabric of the region, frequently rallying behind their mascot, the Vikings.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Tippecanoe Valley High School places a strong emphasis on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. The school encourages a balanced student experience by offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service opportunities, aiming to cultivate leadership and character alongside traditional classroom learning. Through its commitment to local engagement and student development, TVHS functions as a cornerstone for growth within the Akron area.
545
Total Students
34.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    433 (79.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    97 (17.8 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Tippecanoe Valley School Corp
Phone: (574)598-2100
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 262
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 141
Grade 10 135
Grade 11 131
Grade 12 138
Gender Ratio