South Central Jr-Sr High School

455 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

South Central Jr-Sr High School, located in the rural community of Union Mills, Indiana, serves as a combined secondary institution for students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the South Central Community School Corporation, the school emphasizes a close-knit environment where faculty can provide more individualized attention to students as they progress from their middle school years through high school graduation. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering a small-town atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and academic growth.

The school is known for balancing a traditional core curriculum with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and academic clubs, which are designed to keep students connected and involved. By integrating junior high and high school students within one facility, South Central creates a unique educational setting that promotes mentorship and continuity. Overall, the school focuses on preparing its graduates for post-secondary success by emphasizing character development alongside standard academic performance in a supportive, community-centered environment.

455

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Central Jr-Sr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	403
Hispanic	42
Asian	1
Two or More	9

White
403 (88.6 %)
Hispanic
42 (9.2 %)
Two or More
9 (2.0 %)
Asian
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:	South Central Com School Corp
Phone:	(219)767-2266
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 64

Grade 8 74

Grade 9 87

Grade 10 79

Grade 11 81

Grade 12 70