Jimtown High School

541 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jimtown High School, located at 59021 CR 3 S in Elkhart, Indiana, serves as a central educational hub for the Baugo Community Schools district. The school is known for its strong emphasis on fostering a close-knit community environment, often characterized by a high degree of parental and local involvement. Academically, the school offers a standard high school curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness, while providing various extracurricular opportunities to support student growth outside of the classroom.

Beyond its academic offerings, Jimtown High School maintains a prominent role in local athletics and student activities, often serving as a focal point for community pride in the Elkhart area. The "Jimmies"—the school’s mascot—reflect a culture that prioritizes school spirit and competitive participation in regional sports leagues. Overall, the institution strives to balance rigorous academic standards with a supportive atmosphere designed to help students navigate their teenage years while preparing them for their future career and collegiate endeavors.

541

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jimtown High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	417
Hispanic	69
Black	13
Asian	2
Two or More	40

White
417 (77.1 %)
Hispanic
69 (12.8 %)
Two or More
40 (7.4 %)
Black
13 (2.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Baugo Community Schools
Phone:	(574)295-2343
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 9 140

Grade 10 150

Grade 11 116

Grade 12 135