Switzerland Co Senior High School

435 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Switzerland County Senior High School, located in the historic river town of Vevay, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Switzerland County. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for both post-secondary education and the regional workforce. By offering a blend of traditional core academics and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that emphasizes student growth, community involvement, and local pride.

As the focal point of the local school corporation, Switzerland County Senior High plays a vital role in the small-town community of Vevay. The school typically focuses on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where faculty can work closely with students to meet individual learning needs. Through its athletic programs, vocational offerings, and various student organizations, the school encourages scholars to develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility, aiming to equip them with the tools necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.

435

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Switzerland Co Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	13
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	7

White
411 (94.5 %)
Hispanic
13 (3.0 %)
Two or More
7 (1.6 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Switzerland County School Corp
Phone:	(812)427-2626
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 9 133

Grade 10 122

Grade 11 93

Grade 12 87