Mitchell High School

Mitchell Community Schools
1000 Bishop Blvd
Mitchell, IN 47446
436 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mitchell High School, located in Mitchell, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Mitchell Community Schools district. Situated at 1000 Bishop Blvd, the school functions as a central hub for academic and extracurricular life in Lawrence County. It is known for fostering a close-knit community environment where faculty and staff focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, vocational training, or workforce readiness programs.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Mitchell High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and extracurricular activities. The school takes pride in its "Bluejackets" identity, which serves as a source of local spirit and community pride. By balancing traditional educational standards with a supportive, small-town atmosphere, the school strives to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped to contribute effectively to their local community and the broader world.
436
Total Students
33.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    410 (94.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (3.9 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Mitchell Community Schools
Phone: (812)849-3663
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 209
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 52

* 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 9 108
Grade 10 116
Grade 11 111
Grade 12 99
Ungraded 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Orleans Jr-Sr High School
Orleans Community Schools
396 Students
200 W Wilson
Orleans, IN 47452 (4.9 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th