Tri-County Jr/Sr High School

Tri-County School Corporation
11298 W 100 S
Wolcott, IN 47995
329 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Tri-County Jr/Sr High School, located in the rural community of Wolcott, Indiana, serves as the educational hub for the Tri-County School Corporation. As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school provides a centralized academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, characteristic of many small-town Indiana districts, where educators often emphasize individualized attention and strong community involvement to support student development.

Academically and extracurricularly, Tri-County Jr/Sr High School focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success through a blend of core curriculum and various elective opportunities. The school participates in regional athletic and academic competitions, fostering a spirit of school pride among its student body. By bridging the gap between middle and high school years in one building, the institution aims to create a consistent and supportive educational experience for the youth of the surrounding agricultural and residential communities.
329
Total Students
35.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    279 (84.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    39 (11.9 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: Tri-County School Corporation
Phone: (219)279-2105
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 116
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 54
Grade 8 50
Grade 9 56
Grade 10 63
Grade 11 53
Grade 12 53
Gender Ratio