Owen Valley Community High School

Spencer-Owen Community Schools
622 W SR 46
Spencer, IN 47460
671 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Owen Valley Community High School, located in Spencer, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Spencer-Owen Community School Corporation. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment that focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional coursework, vocational training, and extracurricular opportunities. As a central hub for the local community, the school emphasizes student development in a rural setting, offering programs designed to cater to diverse interests ranging from college-preparatory academics to technical skill-building.

In addition to its classroom curriculum, the school maintains a strong commitment to athletics and extracurricular activities, which are integral to the "Patriot" school spirit. By fostering a supportive environment, Owen Valley aims to equip its student body with the necessary tools to navigate both higher education and the workforce. The facility acts as a focal point for the surrounding Owen County area, balancing modern educational standards with a commitment to maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere for its students, faculty, and families.
671
Total Students
54.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    635 (94.6 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    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: Spencer-Owen Community Schools
Phone: (812)829-2266
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 252
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36

* 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 9 187
Grade 10 158
Grade 11 158
Grade 12 168
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Edgewood High School
Richland-Bean Blossom C S C
820 Students
601 S Edgewood Dr
Ellettsville, IN 47429 (8.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th