Jennings County High School

Jennings County School Corporation
800 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
1,184 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Jennings County High School, located in North Vernon, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Jennings County. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a community-focused environment that emphasizes academic growth, extracurricular participation, and school spirit.

Beyond its core academic programs, the school supports a wide array of student interests through athletics, fine arts, and various career-technical education pathways. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for student involvement, Jennings County High School aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.
1,184
Total Students
72.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,058 (89.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    84 (7.1 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (2.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.3 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3 %)
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: Jennings County School Corporation
Phone: (812)346-5588
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 557
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 105

* 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 9 334
Grade 10 315
Grade 11 275
Grade 12 260
Gender Ratio