Jay County Jr/Sr High School

Jay School Corporation
2072 W SR 67
Portland, IN 47371
1,242 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Jay County High School, located in Portland, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Jay School Corporation. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including a strong commitment to athletics, music programs, and career and technical education. As a central fixture of the Jay County community, the school emphasizes preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

The school environment is characterized by its dedication to fostering school spirit and community involvement, often acting as a focal point for local events and regional activities. With a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, Jay County High School balances traditional classroom learning with hands-on vocational training and collegiate partnerships. By providing a supportive atmosphere and a variety of student organizations, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute to their community and beyond.
1,242
Total Students
80.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,113 (89.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    96 (7.7 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.4 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Jay School Corporation
Phone: (260)726-9306
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 1,242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 80.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 524
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 106

* 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 7 218
Grade 8 209
Grade 9 213
Grade 10 198
Grade 11 196
Grade 12 198
Ungraded 10
Gender Ratio